Ingredients
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1 pound unsliced Round Bread Loaf
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10 ounces frozen chopped Spinach2 packages - thawed
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8 ounces sliced Water Chestnuts1 can
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1 cup Sour Cream
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1 cup Plain Yogurt
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9 medium Green Onionwith tops
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2 teaspoons chopped Fresh Tarragon
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1 clove Garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dry ground Mustard
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1/4 teaspoon Pepper
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Instead of Fresh Tarragon
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1/2 teaspoon Dried Tarragon Leaves
Steps for Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl
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1
Done
2 Minutes
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Prepare the spinachDrain the thawed spinach in a strainer, then squeeze out the excess moisture from the spinach, using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, until the spinach is dry. Place in a large bowl. |
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2
Done
1 Minute
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Prepare the chestnutsDrain the water chestnuts in a strainer. Chop them into small pieces, and add to the bowl. |
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3
Done
3 Minutes
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Prepare the onion and garlicPeel and chop the green onions and add them to the bowl. Peel and crush the garlic, and add it also in the bowl. |
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4
Done
1 Minute
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Add the sour cream, yogurt, tarragon, salt, mustard and pepperAdd the sour cream, yogurt, tarragon, salt, mustard and pepper to the bowl. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. |
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5
Done
2 Minutes
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Cut a 1- to 2-inch slice from the top of the loaf of breadJust before serving, cut a 1- to 2-inch slice from the top of the loaf of bread. Hollow out the loaf by cutting along the edge with a serrated knife, leaving about a 1-inch shell, and pulling out large chunks of bread. Cut or tear the top slice and the hollowed-out bread into bite-size pieces. |
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6
Done
1 Minute
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The Vegetarian Spinach Dip Bread Bowl is doneFill the bread loaf with the spinach dip, and place it on the serving plate. Arrange the bread pieces around the loaf to use for dipping. Enjoy! |
Additional Info for Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl
Vegetarian spinach dip bread bowl is a recipe for vegetarians only due to the fact it has sour cream and plain yogurt. This recipe for Spinach Dip Bread Bowl cannot be made by persons who chose a vegan lifestyle. If you look for vegan recipes, see our special category.
About Vegetarian Spinach Dip Bread Bowl Recipe
For summer hot days I recommend cooking fast and healthily. If you have done any cooking over a hot stove in the summer you likely agree. The recipe is vegetarian, very nutritious, and very simple to make, with simple ingredients. It can also be made for Thanksgiving dinner, at least only for the table design. But when I made it the first time, my husband wanted more, and from that first time on it has been a popular mealtime dish that everyone seems to love. Oh, I almost forgot: it can be eaten hot or cold, as you desire. But I recommend refrigerating it for a better taste.
For a Lighter Vegetarian Spinach Dip Bread Bowl
For 0 grams of fat and 25 calories per serving, substitute 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream for the 1 cup sour cream and 1 1/2 cups plain fat-free yogurt for the 1 cup yogurt.
What goes also well with spinach dip?
Spinach dip can be successfully combined with a variety of crackers, such as Triscuits and Wheat Thins. Spinach can also be combined well with cheeses like feta and Parmesan, so try pairing your dip with cheese-flavored crackers to add another flavor dimension. You can also read this great article about what goes best.
Is spinach dip unhealthy?
Many people have asked me if the spinach dip is unhealthy… not at all. But for tastier spinach dip, like this one, make it with whole sour cream, cream cheese, or plain yogurt. Some sites say that if you’ll make it with mayonnaise or fatty oils, it is unhealthy due to its high-calorie count. But even so, it’s not unhealthy, it just has more calories and needs to be paired with something with little to no calories to compensate.
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: serving plate.
- A loaf of rye bread looks nice, filled with the Spinach Dip, but white, whole wheat, and multigrain bread also taste delicious with this snack.
- Place the frozen spinach in the refrigerator the day before you need it so it can thaw, or thaw it in the microwave.
