Kiss those soup mix packets and deli case tubs goodbye! Adapted from Food Network star Ina Garten’s Pan Fried Onion Dip recipe, this skinny makeover saves tons of calories—with even more layers of flavor!! Caramelized onions deliver a sweet richness, while my add-ins of dried minced onion and soy sauce give the dip an extra layer of texture and flavor.
Be sure to have lots of good-for-you cool crunchy dippers, like baby carrots, red bell pepper slices and celery stalks, on hand along with your favorite crackers or chips.
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons light tub-style cream cheese
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
¾ teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Stir in the onions, lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in the brown sugar and continue to cook for another 7 to 10 minutes, stirring periodically, until onions are deep golden brown. Remove from heat.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add the sour cream and then the remaining ingredients, including the warm caramelized onions.
4. Serve immediately, or place dip into a serving dish, cover, and put in refrigerator for 30 minutes to meld flavors and serve as a cool dip.
Dare to Compare: With 230 calories and 23 grams of fat, Ina Garten’s Pan Fried Onion Dip recipe has three times the calories and seven times the fat of my extra-layers-of-flavors adaption.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: (3 Tablespoons) Calories 70 | Carbohydrate 7g (Sugars 5g) | Total Fat 4g (Sat Fat 2g) | Protein 3g | Fiber 1g | Cholesterol 10mg | Sodium 140mg | Food Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat | Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: 2 Smart Points: 2
