Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrate with Beer Dip Today

 

  Rosanne Rust is a registered dietitian with over twenty years of experience helping people learn how to understand how what they eat affects their health. She is A freelance writer and a nutrition instructor for Penn State's World Campus. She is a licensed provider for Real Living Nutrition Services® providing innovative online nutrition programs for those seeking better health. For more information about her online weight loss programs, go to http://www.rosannerust.com or visit her website at http://www.rustnutrition.com

 

ST. PATRICK’S BEER DIP

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 (8 ounce) package light (reduced fat) cream cheese
2. 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3. 10 dashes (or more) hot pepper sauce, like Frank’s
4. 1/4 cup good beer (Guinness)

Assorted vegetables, whole grain crackers

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt cream cheese. Stir in paprika; mixture should be pink. Stir in hot sauce and beer.

2. Serve warm or cold with whole grain crackers, raw celery, zucchini slices and green peppers

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Nutrients Per Serving (dip only)

Calories: 55; Total Fat: 2.6 g; Total Carbs: 0.7g; Protein: 1.2g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Sodium: 49mg;

Source:  Roseanne Rust, MS, RD, LDN

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