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Title: Grilled Zucchini-White Bean Dip - Ww Categories: Appetizers, Lowfat, Vegetables Yield: 8 servings 1 md Zucchini; thinly sliced -lengthwise 2 c Cooked cannellini; or white -kidney beans, drained and -rinsed 2 tb Minced fresh parsley 2 tb Fresh lemon juice; or less 2 Garlic cloves or less; -minced 2 ts Olive oil 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1. Preheat grill to medium. 2. Grill zucchini 5 minutes, turning once, until slightly charred and fork-tender. 3. In blender or food processor, combine zucchini, beans, parsley, juice, garlic, oil, salt and pepper; puree until smooth. 4. Transfer to serving bowl; cover and refrigerate if not serving at once. Makes 8 servings. Per serving: 64 calories, no carbohydrates, 4g protein, 2g total fat, no saturated fat, no cholesterol, 3g fiber, 88mg sodium. Calories from fat: 3%. Are you looking for a low-fat dip? This easy-to-make appetizer is "somewhat similar to hummus, but the parsley and lemon juice make it more refreshing." The dip is best served at room temperature. Try it as a sandwich spread: add tomatoes, sprouts and chili peppers. Reviewed by a reader of the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel (1997). Recipe from "Weight Watchers Slim Ways Grilling" (Macmillan, 1996). Recipe by: Weight Watchers Slim Ways Grilling Posted to EAT-LF Digest by PatHanneman 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l. |