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Ingredients
8 oz carton plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp minced celery
1 tbsp minced green pepper
1 tbsp minced green onion
Directions
Combine all ingredients, mix well. Chill thoroughly. Serve as a dip
for celery sticks, green onions, green pepper, cauliflower and other
crisp raw vegetables. Makes 1 1/3 cups.
2 tb serving - 18 calories, free food 1.2 gm protein, .3 gm fat, 2.8
gm carbohydrate, 260.2 mg sodium, 72.2 mg potassium, .2 gm fiber, 1 mg
cholesterol
Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc, Family Cookbook Vol 1, 1987 Shared but
not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93
Servings: 12
Diet Spicy Vegetable Dip Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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