Basil Parmesan Greek Yogurt Dip {Higher Protein}

A bowl of parmesan basil Greek yogurt dip garnished with a basil leaf on a wooden cutting board surrounded by pretzels and bell pepper slices.

Basil Parmesan Greek Yogurt Dip {Higher Protein}

This parmesan basil Greek yogurt dip is creamy, flavorful, and simple to throw together for a higher protein snack with veggies, pretzels, or crackers. It also works as a spread for sandwiches, bowls, wraps, or even stirred into pasta for an easy flavor boost. Read entire post for different ways to use it! {Gluten-Free}

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword 5 minute snack, easy appetizer, functional snack, high protein snack idea, spring and summer recipe

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 102kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Equipment

Immersion Blender

Ingredients

¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup whipped or softened cream cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, overpacked
⅓ cup basil, packed or less
½-1 clove of garlic or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Juice of ½ lemon or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large bowl, small food processor or blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust. Add more lemon juice for brightness, more parmesan for salty/savory flavor, more basil if you want it more herby, or a tiny pinch more salt if it tastes flat.
If you want to thin it out to make it drizzle-able, thin with 1 tablespoon of water or milk at a time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3–4 days.

Notes

Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual ingredients and preparation will lead to slight variations.

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