Italian Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Spread

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Italian Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Spread is an easy and delicious appetizer that can be whipped up in no time

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup sour cream , can use low-fat
	1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix , dry
	1 package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and well drained
	1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
	1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

138

Sugar

Fat

12g

Italian Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's a classic crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy. The sour cream base adds a tangy flavor to the spread, while the Italian dressing mix gives it a burst of herbaceousness. The addition of chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, and roasted red pepper makes it a flavorful and colorful spread that is hard to resist. It's a perfect appetizer to make ahead of time to save you time and energy on the day of the event. Serve it with crackers, pita chips, or veggies for a delicious and healthy snack.

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream and Italian salad dressing mix until well combined.
2.	Add chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, and roasted red pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
3.	Keep the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4.	Serve with crackers, pita chips or veggies.

PROS

This Italian Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Spread is a crowd-pleaser.
It’s super easy to make, requires just a few ingredients and can be made ahead of time.
It’s a perfect appetizer for any gathering, formal or casual.

CONS

It’s not a very healthy appetizer as it contains sour cream which has a high fat content.
It’s also not suitable for people who are lactose intolerant as it contains cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach contains vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and iron. It’s low in calories and can help in controlling blood sugar levels. On the other hand, roasted red pepper is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium. It can also help in reducing inflammation.