Broccoli and Wasabi Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this bold and creamy Broccoli and Wasabi Dip, a flavorful twist that combines the earthy freshness of broccoli with the zesty kick of wasabi. This quick and easy recipe blends blanched broccoli, tangy sour cream, rich cream cheese, and a hint of lemon juice to create a dip that's as vibrant in taste as it is in color. Perfectly balanced with garlic, salt, and pepper, and customizable for your spice preference, the dip offers a refreshing alternative to traditional party snacks. Serve it chilled with crisp vegetable sticks, crunchy crackers, or warm toasted bread for an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 15 minutes, this unique and healthy dip is a must-try for those seeking bold flavors and creative ways to enjoy broccoli.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Broccoli florets
- 120 grams Sour cream
- 100 grams Cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Wasabi paste
- 1 whole Garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Step 2
Blanch the broccoli florets by boiling them for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender but still crisp. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Step 3
Drain the broccoli thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the blanched broccoli, sour cream, cream cheese, wasabi paste, garlic clove, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
Step 6
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning, adding more wasabi for extra heat or more salt and pepper as desired.
Step 7
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 8
Serve cold with fresh vegetable sticks, crackers, or toasted bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (457.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 694.0 |
| Total Fat 60.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 161mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2175.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.6g | |
| Protein 17.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 365.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 195.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories