Kale Ricotta Dip

Name: Kale Ricotta Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 Cups, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups kale, stems and tough ribs stripped out and discarded, leaves sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup water; 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)

Submitted by CheCheCherie

"Resembles the calorie laden spinach dips at parties that I am totally addicted to..... this is healthy, creamy, low cal....oh my! From FitSugar and was adapted from Whole Foods. Posting for nutritional values. Serve with veggies and pita chips."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 2 Cups
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 cups kale, stems and tough ribs stripped out and discarded, leaves sliced
1 small onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves
¹⁄₄ cup water
³⁄₄ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
lemon zest
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)

directions

In a large saucepan, combine kale, onion, garlic and 1/4 cup water. Set over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 12 minutes; add more water a tablespoon at a time if the pan dries out.
Transfer vegetables and any liquid in the pan to a food processor or blender and let cool a few minutes. Add ricotta, parmesan, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper flakes. Process until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and serve.