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Warm Asparagus Dip


Smart Balance Pick

Recipe submitted by:

gscaccio

City:
Baltimore, Maryland
Your rating: None Average: 4 (1 vote)
Description: 

A new one to try instead of the old favorites!


Difficulty: Easy

Main Ingredient: Vegetables

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance® Omega-3 Buttery Sticks

Ingredients: 

1 bunch asparagus
1 tbsp Smart Balance Omega-3 Buttery Sticks
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
8 oz light cream cheese
8 oz light sour cream
¼ cup grated romano cheese
½ cup light shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
2-4 drops hot sauce
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh thyme


Prep Time: 

10 minutes


Cook Time: 

20 minutes


Yield/Notes: 

Serves 24

[Smart Balance addition] – Smart Balance estimates the following nutritional content for this user-created recipe:
Calories 54 kcal
Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Trans Fatty Acid 0 g
Poly Fat 0 g
Mono Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 184 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Protein 3 g

STEP 1:

  

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

STEP 2:

  

Slice the bunch of asparagus into thin rounds, discarding the tough ends.

STEP 3:

  

Sauté over medium high heat with the Smart Balance butter, salt and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

STEP 4:

  

Add the garlic and remove from the heat.

STEP 5:

  

In a mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Add in the asparagus mixture.

STEP 6:

  

Put the dip into an oven safe dish and bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.