Chili-Lime Dip With Toasted Pitas
Source: Spice it up! Spring 2010
Ingredients
Dip |
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| 1/2 cup Silken tofu™ | |
| 2 tablespoons mayonnaise | |
| 1/2 cup roasted red peppers from a jar | |
| 1 teaspoon chili powder | |
| 1 teaspoon onion powder | |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice | |
| 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (may be replaced by fresh dill or parsley) | |
Pita Chips |
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| 4 large, plain, white flour Greek pita | |
| 3 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 1 clove of garlic crushed |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
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PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | 136kcal | ||||||||||||||||||
| Protein | 3g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carbohydrates | 16.5g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber | 0.8g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Fat | 2.2g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 0mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sodium | 122mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Potassium | 103mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Phosphorus | 42mg | ||||||||||||||||||
The dip goes well with raw veggies or as a sandwich spread with meat. You can keep the pita wedges in a tin for up to a week.
Resting time: 30 minutes
Makes 3/4 cup
Chili-Lime Dip With Toasted Pitas:
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Ingredients
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Dip
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1/2 cup Silken tofu™
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers from a jar
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (may be replaced by fresh dill or parsley)
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Pita Chips
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4 large, plain, white flour Greek pita
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 clove of garlic crushed
Preparation
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Preheat conventional oven to 300°F (150°C). |
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For the dip, put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. |
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Transfer to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. |
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Mix olive oil with garlic and brush it on the pitas. |
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Cut each pita into 8 wedges, then place wedges on baking tray and roast for 20 minutes or until crisp, but not browned. |
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Arrange dip and pita chips on plate and serve. |
