Garlic Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

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  1 tsp Parsley, Fresh
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  0.5 tsp Oregano, Dried
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  0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05)
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  0.3 tsp Garlic powder
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  0.3 tsp Onion powder
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  0.3 tsp 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
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  freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
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  1 cup Cottage Cheese (2%)

  1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.

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  1 tsp Lemon Juice, Fresh

Instructions

1. 1Add the cottage cheese, fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and fresh lemon juice to a blender.
2. 2Blend on high speed for 2–3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides halfway through.
3. 3If the mixture is too thick to blend, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend for 30 seconds after each addition until you reach a spoonable, dip-like consistency.
4. 4Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and freshly cracked pepper as needed.
5. 5Divide the whipped dip evenly into 4 airtight containers while still fresh.
6. 6Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.