Best 10 Spinach And Watercress Dip Recipes

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Spinach and watercress dip is a refreshing and nutritious appetizer or snack that offers a vibrant green color and a light, creamy texture. This versatile dish can be easily made at home with just a handful of fresh ingredients and can be customized to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you are looking for a gluten-free, vegan, or low-calorie dip, there is a recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings. Read on to discover the best recipe for spinach and watercress dip, tailored to your individual needs and preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH-AND-WATERCRESS DIP



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Spinach-watercress dip becomes a handheld salad when scooped up by lettuce leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound spinach, tough stems discarded
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped, plus small sprigs for garnish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces assorted heads baby lettuce, leaves separated, for serving

Steps:

  • Wash spinach; drain, but do not dry. Transfer to a large stockpot. Cover, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out excess liquid. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk together yogurt and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Stir in spinach, onion, and watercress; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with watercress sprigs, and serve with lettuce leaves for dipping.

SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP



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Chuck Hughes' creamy and flavorful spinach and cheese dip served in a warm tasty bread bowl is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 round loaf of bread
4 slices pancetta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups/500ml grated Gruyere cheese
1 cup/250ml grated smoked Raclette cheese
2 tablespoons/30ml all-purpose flour
1 cup/250ml beer
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chopped fresh spinach (1 liter)
1 teaspoon/5ml sambal oelek
Cut raw vegetables, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cut a 1-inch slice off the top of the bread loaf and set aside. With a paring knife, gently remove the bread on the inside of the loaf to form a bowl, leaving a 1-inch-thick bread shell along the sides and bottom. Cube the top slice and the center of the loaf to make croutons.
  • Fry the pancetta in an ovenproof skillet until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Add the croutons to the skillet and coat them with the pancetta fat. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Place the bread bowl in the oven along with the croutons to make it crisp. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses and flour. Season with pepper.
  • In a saucepan, heat the beer and garlic. Gradually add the cheese mixture, stirring until the cheese melts. Stir in the spinach and sambal.
  • Fill the bread bowl with spinach dip and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Garnish the dip with the pancetta. Serve warm with the vegetables and reserved croutons for dipping.

CREAMY SPINACH DIP WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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Classic creamy spinach dip with a water chestnut crunch, minus the veggie soup mix. Easy, super full of flavor, and with dairy-free and vegan options.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise (for vegan version use vegan mayo)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt + more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
1 10-ounce bag frozen spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out*
1 4-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 bunch scallions (green onions, chopped [discard top 1/3 of green ends]; save a few for garnish)
1 medium loaf sourdough boule
1/2 sourdough baguette (sliced)

Steps:

  • To a medium bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Squeeze the liquid out of the spinach and add to the bowl along with the water chestnuts and scallions. Mix well to combine. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • To allow the flavors to develop, place dip in a lidded container and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to serve, prepare the sourdough bowl. Use a serrated knife to slice off the top of the sourdough round, leaving enough of the bread to make a "bowl." Use your hands to pull out the soft center of the bread, leaving the crusty outside. Arrange on a platter along with sourdough baguette slices. Scoop dip into the sourdough "bowl" and use the reserved scallions for garnish. Serve!

SPINACH AND WATERCRESS IN CREAM



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound spinach in bulk or 1 10-ounce cellophane bag
1 bunch watercress
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pick over the spinach and discard tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse and drain well. There should be about 8 cups, loosely packed.
  • Cut off the tough ends of the watercress. Rinse and drain well. There should be about 3 1/2 cups, loosely packed.
  • Combine spinach, watercress, cream, butter, salt and a generous grinding of pepper in a saucepan. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Cook, turning the greens in the sauce, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 150, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 386 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

WATERCRESS DIP



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This dip developed in our Test Kitchen is similar to mock guacamole. A bit of horseradish gives it some zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bunch watercress, trimmed (about 6 cups)
4 green onions, cut into fourths
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese; process until creamy and blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMY CHEESY SPINACH DIP



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This recipe doesn't contain mayo or sour cream like most, so it's very cheesy and very delicious. I'm asked for the recipe every time I make it. For those who don't want a strong cheese like Cheddar, you can replace it with anything you like or even leave it out altogether. I like adding the Cheddar because it adds color and a little more flavor.

Provided by missbriannacarline

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach - thawed, drained, and chopped
½ cup milk
6 ounces cream cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 4 to 7 minutes. Add spinach and simmer until spinach is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain any liquid from the mixture and transfer to a bowl.
  • Pour milk into pot and return pot to medium heat. Melt cream cheese into the milk; cook and stir together about 3 minutes. Return spinach mixture to pot with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese; stir to combine. Season the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 155 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BEST SPINACH DIP EVER



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This is my dad's recipe. The entire family loves it! A flavorful spinach mixture fills a tasty bread bowl. Your family will love it, too.

Provided by Shawna

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1.8 ounce) package dry leek soup mix
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts and chopped spinach. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove top and interior of sourdough bread. Fill with mayonnaise mixture. Tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1183.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BAKED CREAMY SPINACH DIP



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I'm a fan of classic dishes but frequently tweak them a bit to suit my family's tastes. My cheesy spinach dip is a little lighter than other versions I've seen and pairs well with bagel chips. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Bagel chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place spinach in a colander over a bowl; squeeze dry, reserving 1 cup spinach liquid., In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk and reserved spinach liquid. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, seasonings and spinach; cook and stir until blended., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Remove from oven; top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with bagel chips.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY WATERCRESS DIP



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Make and share this Creamy Watercress Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups watercress, washed and trimmed
6 green onions, cut into 2 inch lengths
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • .In a food processor, pulse watercress and green onion until coarsely chopped.
  • Add cream cheese and mayo and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, pulse to blend.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.4, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 132.6, Sodium 671.7, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8, Protein 13.3

CREAMY SPINACH AND SWEET-ONION DIP WITH CRUDITES



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Spinach and watercress, abundant in antioxidants, are no chore to eat when blended into this healthful yet indulgent take on spinach dip. Avocado lends it richness, and colorful crudites add crunch but not empty calories.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
8 ounces (6 cups) fresh spinach, stemmed
1 ounce (1 cup) watercress leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, preferably Greek
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
Crudites (such as spears of English cucumber, peeled baby carrots, and trimmed radishes), for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and garlic are very soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Add spinach, and cook, tossing often, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Puree mixture in a food processor until smooth. Add watercress, avocado, yogurt, lemon zest and juice, hot sauce, and salt, and season with pepper. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). Stir the dip, and serve with crudites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 125 g

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Always use the freshest spinach and watercress you can find. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your dip.
  • Blanching the Greens: Blanching the spinach and watercress helps to preserve their color and nutrients, while also making them easier to blend.
  • Draining the Greens: Be sure to drain the spinach and watercress thoroughly after blanching to remove excess water. This will help to prevent your dip from becoming too watery.
  • Seasoning: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings to find the perfect flavor for your dip. Garlic, onion, lemon juice, and salt and pepper are all great options.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve your spinach and watercress dip with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, vegetables, or pita bread. You can also use it as a spread on sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion:

Spinach and watercress dip is a delicious, healthy, and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dip, give this spinach and watercress dip a try.

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