TOFU RANCH DIP

Tofu adds texture and protein to this creamy ranch dip. Serve it with fresh raw vegetables.

Yield: Makes 1 1/3 cups.

TOFU RANCH DIP

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cubed silken tofu
  • 3/4 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Place first 9 ingredients (tofu through pepper) in a food processor; process until smooth.
  2. Add green onion and parsley; process, using an on/off motion, until green onion is finely chopped.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir before using.
  4. Serve with raw vegetables.
Nutritional analysis per 2 tbsp: 34 calories, 2.1 g fat, 1.4 g protein, 2.4 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fibre, 174 mg sodium
Tip: To make this dip vegan, use vegan sour cream.