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Kid Kritics' Comments: "Nice and creamy, 'Yummylicious!'”

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Preheat

Burner, medium temperature

Equipment

Blender, medium bowl, skillet

Prep Time

7 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Number of Servings

4-6 or more depending on ages

Instructions

1. 4 ounces fresh spinach, chopped (organic if possible)

2. 1 Tbsp chopped onion

3. 1/2 tsp garlic, minced

4. 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

   Saute in pan until spinach is cooked. Cool. Squeeze out extra water.

5. 1 cup cottage cheese (organic if possible)

   Place in blender. Puree until smooth. Put into bowl.

6. 1 small carrot, grated

7. 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

8. 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning, salt-free (pure herbs)

9. 1/8 tsp paprika

   Stir into pureed cottage cheese. Add spinach. Mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more for flavors to blend. Serve chilled with sliced veggies, tortilla chips, and whole grain crackers.

Options

You can also use frozen spinach - thaw, squeeze out extra juices. Quickly sauté with onion and garlic. Cool. Then mix into pureed cottage cheese mix. For a thinner blend, stir in organic milk, rice milk, or almond milk until reaches desired consistency.

Performance Rating: 4/4

Grocery List

• Fresh spinach (organic if possible)
• Onion
• Garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Cottage cheese (organic if possible)
• Carrots
• Parmesan cheese
• Italian seasoning, salt-free (pure herbs)
• Paprika

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