Chili-Lime Dip With Toasted Pitas
Source: Spice it up! Spring 2010

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • 300°F

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Ingredients

Dip
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
4 large, plain, white flour Greek pita
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove of garlic crushed

Nutrient Analysis

PER SERVING:

3 pita chips with 2 tablespoons of dip


RENAL EXCHANGE:

1 Starch + 1/2 Vegetable


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


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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.

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