Benedictine Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Benedictine Dip
40 min.
8
121kcal

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Looking for a delightful and refreshing dip that will impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than this Benedictine Dip! This vegetarian and gluten-free appetizer is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it the perfect addition to any antipasti platter or snack spread.

With its creamy texture and zesty kick from the Tabasco Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce, this dip is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of smooth cream cheese and tangy sour cream creates a rich base, while the grated cucumber and onion add a refreshing crunch that balances the flavors beautifully. Each bite is a delightful experience, making it an ideal starter for any occasion.

Ready in just 40 minutes, this dip can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld together for an even more delicious result. Serve it chilled with pumpernickel toast points or an array of colorful crudités for a visually appealing and satisfying snack. With only 121 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply looking for a tasty treat, this Benedictine Dip is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this scrumptious appetizer!

Ingredients

  • ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • large cucumber english peeled halved lengthwise seeded
  • tablespoon jalapeno pepper sauce green
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 0.3 medium onion white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • spatula
  • box grater

Directions

  1. Grate cucumber and onion on the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze both with your hands to remove as much moisture as possible.
  2. Place in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and press several times with a rubber spatula to drain the last of the water; set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Press on cucumber-onion mixture once more to drain out any remaining water, then add to cream cheese.
  4. Add remaining ingredients, season with freshly ground black pepper, and stir until well combined. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  5. Serve with pumpernickel toast points or crudités.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein7.12%
Fat81.24%
Carbs11.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.75
Glycemic Load
0.49
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.6408695863641%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.63kcal
6.03%
Fat:11.2g
17.23%
Saturated Fat:6.47g
40.43%
Carbohydrates:3.61g
1.2%
Net Carbohydrates:3.36g
1.22%
Sugar:2.1g
2.34%
Cholesterol:32.87mg
10.96%
Sodium:571.11mg
24.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.21g
4.42%
Vitamin A:467.59IU
9.35%
Vitamin K:6.91µg
6.58%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.41%
Phosphorus:45.97mg
4.6%
Calcium:41.95mg
4.19%
Selenium:2.83µg
4.05%
Vitamin C:2.58mg
3.13%
Potassium:108.98mg
3.11%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.89%
Magnesium:8.58mg
2.15%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.02%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.99%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.9%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.66%
Folate:6.36µg
1.59%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.35%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.29%
Copper:0.02mg
1.2%
Source:Chow