Ingredients

  • 12 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 14 cup nonfat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 10 ounces chopped fresh broccoli
  • 14 cup chopped scallion
  • 1 ounce chopped fresh basil (, lower amount)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (, lower amount)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 18 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • red pepper flakes
  • salt or salt substitute
  • black pepper

Method

  • In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the ricotta, sour cream and orange juice.
  • Add the spinach (or broccoli), scallions, basil, oregano, garlic, nutmeg and hot pepper sauce.
  • Process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.
  • Add salt substitute and pepper to taste.
  • Pour into a medium bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.