Traditional latkes are delicious, but are deep fried and contain little nutritional value. Try combining potato with one of the following for a final dish with plenty of taste, more fiber and fewer cals and grams of fat.

 

Dips at holiday parties tend to be high fat/high calorie, but they do not have to be! Follow our easy recipe modification tips and be amazed at how your dips will still be packed with flavor but also much lower in calories and fat.

▪ 1 cup low-fat greek yogurt

▪ ½ tsp salt

▪  pepper to taste

▪ 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained or 2 diced fresh tomatoes

▪1 small onion, chopped

▪1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional)

 

▪ 1 16-ounce container of plain Greek yogurt

▪ 1 tsp ground cumin

▪ 1 large avocado, peeled, halved, pitted, and coarsely chopped

▪ 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

▪ 2 tsp minced jalapeno

▪ 1 small garlic clove, minced

▪ Stir cumin in small dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute

▪ Add cumin to food processor, then add avocado, 3 tablespoons cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic. Process until smooth

▪ Season with salt and pepper

▪ Transfer to a dip bowl, top with the remaining tablespoon of cilantro, and chill until use

 

*If you still want to make your traditional favorite, we suggest using Greek yogurt for at least half of the sour cream and/or mayonnaise used in the traditional recipe and doubling any veggies!

 

Best wishes for a Happy and HEALTHY Holiday Season and Healthy Start to 2016!