Once again it is time for my weekly-weigh in. I have been working out in the mornings and in the evenings, and it is really wearing me out so I have not decided if I am going to continue that or not. Though I did lose 2.4 pounds this week, so it definitely helped.
Since I posted last week on "Weigh-In Wednesdays", I decided that these posts would give me the perfect opportunity to share some of the healthy snacks/meals that I have been eating lately. I am sorry if this post seems to be cut a little bit short but Joseph (our four month old) got his second round of immunizations this morning and he is being a little crank ball, bless his heart.
One of my go-to healthy snacks is hummus. I love to eat it with veggies and pita chips (most often I eat it with vegetables though, they're cheaper). When I came across this recipe for a greek dip I knew I had to try it, and I have to say that I love it. It is really simple to throw together and can sit in our fridge for several days. It is the perfect thing to bring to pot-lucks or small get togethers especially since it is a healthier option. From the squeeze of the fresh lemon juice, to the mint in the greek seasoning and the parsley on top, this recipe is a winner. I highly recommend eating this with fresh vegetables and Stacey's Whole Grain Pita Chips (I was not paid to say that).
7-Layer Greek Dip
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1 (7 oz) container hummus
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, diced small
- 10 grape tomatoes, diced
- 6 jumbo black (or kalamata) olives, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, minced
- 1/3 cup Greek style feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- With an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, seasoning, and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Spread in the bottom of a small baking dish.
- Spread hummus over cream cheese mixture. In order, create layers by sprinkling the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions, Feta cheese, and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, and/or flatbread.
Yield: Approx. 2.5 Cups
This is seriously delicious. Enjoy!
Sounds yummy! I can't wait to try it!
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