Best 4 Kale Dip With Snap Peas Recipes

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Looking for a healthy and delicious dip to enjoy with your favorite snacks? Look no further than this kale dip with snap peas! This vibrant and flavorful dip is packed with nutrients, thanks to the kale, snap peas, and Greek yogurt. It's also incredibly versatile, as you can serve it with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, vegetables, or pita bread. Plus, it's easy to make and can be ready in just 15 minutes. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover kale and snap peas. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this delicious and healthy dip!

In addition to the kale dip with snap peas, the article also includes recipes for two other delicious dips: a roasted red pepper and feta dip and a spinach and artichoke dip. All three of these dips are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a snack. So whether you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dip or a classic party favorite, you're sure to find something you'll love in this article.

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KALE DIP WITH SNAP PEAS



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Go beyond the usual salads, stir-fries, and smoothies and try this supercharged leafy green blended into a dip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
3 cups thinly sliced kale leaves
Coarse salt
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Pinch red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and kale and season with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
  • Transfer to a food processor. Add cottage cheese and puree until smooth. Season with pepper flakes and lemon juice.
  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook peas until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath; drain. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 g, Cholesterol 2 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 300 g

KALE DIP WITH SNAP PEAS



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Categories     Vegetable     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Healthy

Yield 4 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
3 cups thinly sliced kale leaves
Coarse salt
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Pinch red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and kale and season with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add cottage cheese and puree until smooth. Season with pepper flakes and lemon juice. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook peas until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath; drain. Serve with dip. Dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

KALE AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD



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Here's a recipe Mark Bittman picked up on a road trip with his daughter across the United States, from the Black Market restaurant in Indianapolis. Kale and sugar snap peas combine with a dressing of ginger, miso and rice vinegar, with dried apricots and feta cheese, almonds and mint - a riot of flavors, and an excellent meal.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup peeled, chopped ginger
1/4 cup miso paste
1/2 cup rice vinegar, or as needed
Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons or limes
1/4 cup sugar, or as needed
Coarse salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
6 to 8 dried apricots
1 medium bunch kale (Tuscan, red Russian, Winterbor or lacinato), coarse stems removed and discarded, roughly chopped
2 cups sugar snap peas, stemmed
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the oil, ginger, miso, 1/2 cup vinegar, lemon or lime zest and juice, and sugar. Process for about 30 seconds to form a creamy emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add vinegar if needed.
  • Make the salad: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar with 1/4 cup water. Add the dried apricots and poach just until rehydrated, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • In a serving bowl, combine the kale, snap peas and feta. Add salad dressing to taste, and toss well. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with poached apricots. Sprinkle with mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 696, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 927 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KALE AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH APRICOTS AND FETA CHEESE



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Serve our Kale and Sugar Snap Peas with Apricots and Feta Cheese recipe as a quick appetizer or stunning side dish at your next dinner party. Or, take this effortless, yet elegant, salad to your next potluck.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch kale (3/4 lb.), stems and ribs removed, chopped (about 7 cups)
1/2 lb. sugar snap peas, stemmed, strings removed and blanched
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup almonds, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
  • Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and tender kale for the best flavor and texture.
  • Remove the tough stems from the kale before chopping it.
  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the kale and other vegetables.
  • Be sure to drain the snap peas well before adding them to the dip, otherwise the dip will be too watery.
  • Season the dip to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Serve the dip with a variety of dippers, such as pita chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This kale dip with snap peas is a healthy and delicious appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dip, give this kale dip with snap peas a try!

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