Weight Watchers Caprese Dip

Weight Watchers Caprese Dip is a zero dietary fiber, healthy appetizer recipe. You can make a yummy dip with just a few items, such as fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, reduced-fat cream cheese, and basil. This dip is a great choice for those looking for a delightful and nourishing appetizer that doesn’t mess with their dietary goals. This dip is a suitable option for individuals managing their weight and diet. We can serve this tempting dip with grilled vegetables, pita chips, or low-carb crackers. This dip is an outstanding way to enjoy a tasty and hearty dip without blowing your Weight Watchers diet. It is a low-point value dip. Let’s create the dip with the procedure (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Course: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Italian inspired
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Vegetarian,
  • Total Time: Thirty-two mins
  • Preparation Time: Twelve mins
  • Cook Time: Twenty minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • One bowl
  • Oven
  • One spoon
  • Rubber spatula
  • One glass pie plate

INGREDIENTS

  • One-third cup of less fat cream cheese, approx. 8 oz.
  • Half a cup of fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 to 1/2 cups of grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup
  • Crushed garlic cloves 2
  • Ground black pepper, to flavor
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Quartered grape tomatoes 3/4 cup

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Raise the vacant oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  2. Next, add black pepper, one cup of mozzarella cheese, chopped basil, salt, crushed garlic, salt, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese to a bowl.
  3. Stir all items with a spoon to form a uniform creamy paste.
  4. Next, add green tomatoes to the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Again, combine all items with a spoon.
  6. After combining, shift the cheese mixture to a glass pie plate.
  7. Equalize the layers with a rubber spatula.
  8. Now, add the leftover half a cup of mozzarella cheese over the cream mixture.
  9. Bake it for eighteen to twenty minutes.
  10. The yummy Weight Watchers Caprese Dip is ready.
  11. Serve the dip with any low-fat snacks and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the dip with baked bagel chips.
  • Utilize the dip as a topping for grilled chicken caprese salad.
  • Enjoy it with garlic bread, cucumber bites, or avocado toast.
  • Pair this spread with bite-sized whole-grain focaccia bread.

TIPS

  • Utilize fresh and ripe green tomatoes.
  • Opt for high-quality mozzarella cheese.
  • We can try this dip with different sorts of less-fat cheese such as burrata or feta.
  • It is preferable to utilize god-quality, fresh basil instead of dried ones.
  • You can serve caprese dip cold or baked for a warm and cheesy treat.
  • Utilie reduced fat cream cheese to create this dip.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Save the caprese dip in a sealed bowl and refrigerate it for 7 to 8 days. It is better to consume the dip within a few days.

Freezer:

  • It is usually not recommended to freeze this caprese dip. Because fresh mozzarella, cream cheese, and tomatoes contain a high amount of water. All these items will lose their vibrant taste and texture after freezing.

FAQs

Can I replace the fresh basil with dried basil?

  • Fresh basil is strongly preferred for optimal flavor, but dried basil can be used when necessary. Utilize around one-fourth the quantity of dried basil compared to dried basil.

Which cheese varieties are used to prepare this dip?

  • Fresh mozzarella is a classic choice to prepare this dip. You can alternatively utilize burrata cheese for a richer texture and feta cheese for a zesty flavor.

How can I avoid the dip getting too thin?

  • We will reduce the amount of liquid or add more cream cheese to keep the dip from getting too runny.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per serving size 1/4 cup of the dip
Total servings 8
Total Calories 134 kcal
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 9 g
Total Fat 9 g
Sugar 2 g
Saturated fat 9 g

Each serving of the Caprese dip has three (3) Weight Watchers points.