Olive-Parsley Dip with Crudités

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
52%
Olive-Parsley Dip with Crudités
45 min.
10
146kcal

Suggestions

This recipe is a delightful and healthy twist on the classic dip and crudités combination. It's a perfect appetizer or snack for any gathering, offering a vibrant and flavorful experience with every bite. The dip is a unique blend of sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemon juice, creating a creamy and tangy base. The fresh Italian parsley and mixed olives add a burst of flavor and texture, making it truly special.

The crudités are a colorful and nutritious assortment of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, and radishes. By blanching some of the vegetables, you achieve a tender yet crisp texture that pairs beautifully with the dip. The recipe is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great way to impress your guests with a healthy and elegant option.

With a prep time of around 45 minutes, this dish is a convenient choice for busy cooks. It's a great way to encourage healthy eating without compromising on taste. The recipe's versatility allows you to customize it to your liking, adding your favorite herbs or spices to the dip or including additional vegetables for the crudités. This dish is a must-try for those seeking a simple, flavorful, and health-conscious appetizer.

Ingredients

  • medium head broccoli cut into bite-size florets
  • medium carrots cut into sticks
  • medium head cauliflower cut into bite-size florets
  •  celery stalks cut into sticks
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • pound fingerling potatoes cut in half lengthwise
  • medium garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • cup olives mixed such as cerignola, kalamata, and lucques coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian finely chopped
  • bunch radishes ends trimmed cut in half
  • cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • slotted spoon
  • skimmer

Directions

  1. For the crudités:Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add potatoes and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes.
  3. Remove potatoes with a bamboo skimmer or slotted spoon and place in a single layer on a baking sheet; let water return to a boil.
  4. Add cauliflower to the boiling water and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove to the baking sheet with the potatoes and let water return to a boil.
  6. Add broccoli and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
  7. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until incorporated, then taste and season with freshly ground pepper as needed.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with raw and blanched vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories146kcal
Protein12.07%
Fat40.15%
Carbs47.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.26
Glycemic Load
7.82
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.366956319498%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
3.16mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
3.29mg
Luteolin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
5.45mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
2.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:145.9kcal
7.3%
Fat:7.04g
10.84%
Saturated Fat:2.77g
17.29%
Carbohydrates:18.87g
6.29%
Net Carbohydrates:13.98g
5.08%
Sugar:4.41g
4.9%
Cholesterol:13.57mg
4.52%
Sodium:512.64mg
22.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.76g
9.53%
Vitamin C:96.11mg
116.5%
Vitamin K:99.89µg
95.13%
Vitamin A:3767.69IU
75.35%
Folate:88.26µg
22.06%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.99%
Fiber:4.88g
19.53%
Potassium:677.89mg
19.37%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.77%
Phosphorus:119.62mg
11.96%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.36%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.23%
Magnesium:39.78mg
9.94%
Calcium:88.61mg
8.86%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.85%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.46%
Iron:1.31mg
7.29%
Vitamin B3:1.44mg
7.19%
Copper:0.14mg
6.89%
Selenium:3.29µg
4.7%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.7%
Source:Chow