Tony and I’ve been making these Sluggish Cooker Italian Rooster Sandwiches nonstop so we’re at all times stocking up on giardiniera. I used to be dreaming up extra methods to make use of the spicy condiment and knew I needed to create a yummy dip excellent for sport day and your winter gatherings.

You all know the way a lot I really like making dips with cottage cheese, so let me introduce my excessive protein cottage cheese giardiniera dip! This creamy, spicy, extremely simple recipe isn’t even JUST a dip. We began including it to sandwiches, dipping nachos and quesadillas, and even spooning it onto our favourite proteins.

Seize additional jars of giardiniera for the Large Recreation to make this dip (and perhaps the sandwiches, too?!) — everybody will probably be asking for the recipe.

Every part you’ll have to make this cottage cheese giardiniera dip

You learn that proper — this dip requires simply 4 easy elements! The result’s tremendous creamy, barely spicy, and so flavorful. Right here’s what you’ll have to make it:

• Cottage cheese: I like to make use of a low fats cottage cheese (my favourite is Good Tradition!) however any model will work. It’s an effective way to make use of up a complete container.
• Garlic: a bit of garlic provides the proper savory aspect.
• Lemon zest: brighten up the dip with contemporary lemon zest.
• Giardiniera: be happy to make use of scorching or gentle giardiniera relying in your spice tolerance!
• For topping: I wish to garnish the dip with additional giardiniera, grated parmesan cheese, and contemporary parsley or inexperienced onion.

Fall in love with giardiniera

For those who’re new to this phrase (and this meals), welcome to one in all my new favourite condiments. It’s an Italian staple that’s well-known in Chicago and is used on Italian beef sandwiches, and I exploit it in my favourite Sluggish Cooker Italian Rooster Sandwiches!

It’s principally only a jar of pickled greens like peppers, cauliflower, and carrots that get jarred in vinegar and olive oil, and it provides such unbelievable taste to recipes. It may possibly vary from gentle to very spicy, so I like to recommend utilizing gentle on this recipe in the event you’re not used to the kick of warmth!

Not a fan of cottage cheese?

I really like the savory taste that cottage cheese provides this dip, however I believe a plain Greek yogurt would work nicely, too (and nonetheless pack a protein punch!) Simply be aware that the dip could have extra acidity/tartness and it might be a bit thinner.

Simple cottage cheese giardiniera dip in 2 steps

1. Mix the dip. Add the entire tub of cottage cheese and the garlic to a meals processor or blender and mix till clean. Mix within the giardiniera for about 30 seconds.
2. Garnish & serve. Add the dip to a shallow bowl, prime with extra giardiniera and the non-obligatory garnishes like parmesan and parsley, then serve! See under for my favourite methods to make use of it.

One dip, limitless serving choices

This simple giardniera dip is SO versatile. Listed below are my favourite methods to serve it and use it:

retailer cottage cheese giardiniera dip

Retailer any leftover giardiniera dip in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. I like to recommend storing it with out the garnishes! Keep in mind to combine it up a bit earlier than having fun with it from the fridge.

Extra dip recipes you’ll love

Get all of my dip recipes right here, and my appetizers right here!

I hope you like this cottage cheese giardiniera dip! For those who make it remember to depart a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Take pleasure in, xo!

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Excessive Protein Cottage Cheese Giardiniera Dip

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Complete Time 5 minutes minutes

ServesServes 6 servings

The best excessive protein cottage cheese giardiniera dip made with simply 4 core elements in solely 10 minutes! This giardiniera dip is tremendous creamy, has an exquisite kick of warmth, and is scrumptious served with crackers and veggies, on a sandwich, and even together with your fav proteins! Excellent for sport day, events, or a excessive protein weekday snack.

Elements

• For whipped cottage cheese:
• 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese (I used Good Tradition)
• 1 garlic clove, sliced or roughly chopped
• 1 small lemon, zested
• ¾ cup Chicago-Fashion gentle (or scorching!) giardiniera, drained however DO NOT RINSE
• For topping:
• Further ¼ cup giardiniera (DO NOT DRAIN THE OIL), for topping
• Non-obligatory: Recent grated parmesan cheese
• Chopped contemporary parsley or inexperienced onion

Directions

• Within the bowl of a meals processor or to a high-powered blender, add the cottage cheese, garlic and mix on excessive for 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a blender tamper or a spatula to scrape down the edges and get issues transferring as mandatory. Subsequent add in giardiniera and mix once more for one more 30 seconds or so.

• Add to a shallow bowl and prime with extra ¼ cup giardiniera and its oil. Sprinkle contemporary chopped parsley on prime and a few parmesan cheese, if desired.

• Function a dip with crackers (I really like easy mills crackers with this!), triscuits, contemporary reduce greens or pita chips, on a sandwich, or unfold on a slice of toasted sourdough with with contemporary herbs on prime. We love this to dip quesadillas in, too! This may even be superb served with roasted or grilled hen and even steak.

Diet

Serving: 0.25of the dipEnergy: 154calCarbohydrates: 4.9gProtein: 14.1gFats: 8.3gSaturated Fats: 1.7gFiber: 1.5gSugar: 3.2g