Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Dip
Recipe adapted from Skinny Dips (Chronicle), by Diane Morgan
This curried cauliflower spread satisfies the urge for creamy texture without the fat (the secret: low-fat yogurt and sour cream).
Servings: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Directions
Total time: 30 minutes
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Partially cover pan and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
In a small sauté pan over medium heat, warm oil and coat pan. Add mustard seeds, cover, and cook until seeds stop popping, about 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add curry, 11/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar, and cook until fragrant.
Mash cauliflower and add onion mixture and remaining ingredients.
Per 2 Tbsp. serving: 34 calories, 2 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 1 gram fiber
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Partially cover pan and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
In a small sauté pan over medium heat, warm oil and coat pan. Add mustard seeds, cover, and cook until seeds stop popping, about 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add curry, 11/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar, and cook until fragrant.
Mash cauliflower and add onion mixture and remaining ingredients.
Per 2 Tbsp. serving: 34 calories, 2 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 1 gram fiber
Try 3 other low-cal twists on classic holiday dips from Diane Morgan