High Protein Cottage Cheese Giardiniera Dip
The easiest high protein cottage cheese giardiniera dip made with just 4 core ingredients in only 10 minutes! This giardiniera dip is super creamy, has a wonderful kick of heat, and is delicious served with crackers and veggies, on a sandwich, or even with your fav proteins! Perfect for game day, parties, or a high protein weekday snack.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 154cal
Ingredients
- For whipped cottage cheese:
- 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese (I used Good Culture)
- 1 garlic clove, sliced or roughly chopped
- 1 small lemon, zested
- ¾ cup Chicago-Style mild (or hot!) giardiniera, drained but DO NOT RINSE
- For topping:
- Extra ¼ cup giardiniera (DO NOT DRAIN THE OIL), for topping
- Optional: Fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onion
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor or to a high-powered blender, add the cottage cheese, garlic, and lemon zest, and blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a blender tamper or a spatula to scrape down the sides and get things moving as necessary. Next add in giardiniera and blend again for another 30 seconds or so.
- Add to a shallow bowl and top with additional ¼ cup giardiniera and its oil. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top and some parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Serve as a dip with crackers (I love simple mills crackers with this!), triscuits, fresh cut vegetables or pita chips, on a sandwich, or spread on a slice of toasted sourdough with with fresh herbs on top. We love this to dip quesadillas in, too! This would also be amazing served with roasted or grilled chicken or even steak.
Notes
Inspired by Bon Appetit
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25of the dip | Calories: 154cal | Carbohydrates: 4.9g | Protein: 14.1g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 3.2g