Weight Watchers Onion Dip

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Weight Watchers Onion Dip is a low-calorie and mouth-watering dip. This tasty dip is a fantastic source of protein, dietary fiber, and calcium because it is made with plain Greek yogurt, spices, and sauteed onions. It is an excellent pick for anyone searching for a healthy dip because it is high in dietary fiber (7 grams) and low in fat (1.8 grams). Furthermore, it is a great pick for those who prefer a dip that is not very hot or strong. Weight Watchers Onion Dip is a perfect choice for people on a weight loss program. The ideal appetizer for any game day or holiday event is onion dip. Serve it with any type of bread, chips, or crackers. Making this onion dip at home is so easy that you will want to create it multiple times. Let’s prepare the flavorful and creamy dip with the steps (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
  • Preparation Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: Twenty minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop

EQUIPMENT

  • Nonstick pan
  • One bowl
  • Wooden spatula
  • One spoon
  • Serving cups

INGREDIENTS

  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Two cups of chopped yellow onions
  • Nonfat and plain Greek yogurt 1 cup
  • One-fourth cup of fat-free mayonnaise
  • Worcestershire sauce 1/8 tsp
  • 1 tsp of crushed garlic
  • Salt, to taste
  • Crushed or powdered black pepper, to flavor

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Grease a large nonstick skillet with olive oil.
  2. Heat this pan over moderate to low stovetop flame.
  3. Then, add diced yellow onions to the olive oil.
  4. Simmer it for ten minutes or until they are transparent and beginning to color.
  5. Add a little bit normal water into the skillet if the onions begin to dry out while cooking.
  6. Sprinkle over crushed black pepper and a pinch of salt.
  7. Next, decrease the flame to a low and uncover the pan.
  8. After that, simmer the onions for twenty-five to thirty minutes until they are well browned.
  9. After cooking, put aside the onions.
  10. Cool the browned onions before incorporating the additional items.
  11. Meanwhile, we will prepare a creamy mixture.
  12. Add plain Greek yogurt and low-fat mayonnaise to a bowl.
  13. Mix both items with a wooden spatula.
  14. After that, add browned onions to this creamy yogurt mixture.
  15. Next, add a pinch of salt, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic.
  16. Stir all items with a spoon.
  17. The delicious Weight Watchers Onion Dip is ready.
  18. Shift the dip to the serving cups.
  19. Serve it with any side dish or finger foods.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the yummy dip with broccoli florets, celery sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips.
  • Enjoy it with jicama fries or steamed asparagus.
  • Pair this dip with whole-grain crackers or baguette bread slices.
  • Accompany this appetizer with small bites, such baked meatballs, tiny quiches, and deviled eggs.
  • Baked chicken tenders or sandwiches also work with this dip.

TIPS

  • Caramelizing onions slowly over low heat is essential for a rich taste. Avoid hurrying this process.
  • Utilize good-quality and right-type of onions.
  • Select plain and non-fat Greek yogurt for a low-calorie count.
  • Refrigerate the onion dip for a minimum of one hour so that the aroma and taste can blend.
  • Experiment with different herbs like chives, rosemary, or thyme.
  • We can create a flavorful dip by incorporating different varieties of onions.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Transfer the dip to a covered vessel to maintain its fresh taste. After that, put this vessel in the refrigerator for two days.

Freezer:

  • Freezing this dip is not typically advised because Greek yogurt can vary in texture when frozen.

FAQs

Can we utilize normal yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?

  • The most preferable choice is plain Greek yogurt due to its denser texture and higher protein content. Regular yogurt will make the dip thinner.

What sort of onions works best for this dip?

  • Sweet onions or yellow onions are usually selected to prepare this dip.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size One-fourth cup
Total servings 8
Total Calories 54 kcal
Carbohydrates 6 g
Protein 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Fat 1.8 g
Sugar 3.1 g

Each serving of this onion dip has one (1) Weight Watchers point.