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Published: August 31, 2018Updated: April 19, 2022Author: Jenn Laughlin
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This Spicy Dill Dip makes a fantastic snack or appetizer. Serve it with pita and veggie dippers as an easy make-ahead after school snack or bring it to your next party or potluck!
This Spicy Dill Dip Recipe is full of flavor!
Pair it with all your favorite chopped veggies and pita dippers and get ready to watch it disappear and your next party or gathering.
DIP IT GOOD!
Having a few tasty dip recipes in rotation is a total must around here, since we’re always looking for something to dunk veggies in!
Whether it’s for holiday appetizers, entertaining with friends and family, or simply after school snacking of the ravenous variety (MUST EAT ALL THE FOODS!!!), dips do it all! We’re all about the finger foods right now and I’m always eager to get my hands on this dip.
fresh vs dried dill
Both fresh and dried dill work marvelously here so feel free to use what you have on hand!
Because dried herbs are generally more concentrated and flavorful than fresh herbs, you’ll need less when using dried. The general rule of thumb is to use about three times the amount of fresh herbs as dry. This can be adjusted to taste, of course, so if you’l like to start out with a little and then taste and increase the amount as you go, that’s great too.
dill dip serving suggestions
You can serve this spicy dill veggie dip with anything and everything your heart desires!
Since this dill dip is made with Greek yogurt in place of mayo, I like to serve it up Mediterranean mezze platter style with fresh veggies and pita bread.
Carrots, celery, sliced bell pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, and cucumber make excellent dippers.
You can also cut sweet mini peppers in half and use them dunking. Their scoop shape makes them perfect for piling on the dip!
It’s also fantastic with thick-cut potato chips, sweet potato chips, pita chips, and pretzels.
Spicy Dill Dip
Feel free to make this delicious homemade dill dip as spicy or as mild as you like!
Spice it up by adding extra jalapeño, including the jalapeño seeds in the mix, or adding crushed red pepper flakes to the dip. Prefer a mild dill dip? skip the jalapeño entirely and simply make a lightened up, more traditional dill dip instead. Both versions rock our socks!
Spicy Dill Dip
This Spicy Dill Dip makes a fantastic snack or appetizer. Serve it with pita and veggie dippers as an easy make-ahead after school snack or bring it to your next party or potluck!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Spicy Dill Dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup sour cream (light or regular)
- 1 large jalapeño
- ¼ of an English cucumber (optional but delicious!)
- 2 TBSP mincedfresh dillor 1-2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 TBSP fresh chopped green onion
- ½ TBSP dried parsley
- 1 tsp onion powder or dried onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
DELISH DIPPERS
- Baby carrots
- Celery sticks
- Sliced bell pepper
- Chopped cauliflower
- Chopped broccoli
- Sliced cucumber
- Pita wedges
- Pita chips
Instructions
Combine greek yogurt and sour cream in a medium bowl.
Remove the stem and mince your jalapeño.Include all of the seeds for a spicy dip, half for a lightly zesty dip, and no seeds at all for a mild fresh dill dip. Add to the bowl.
Grab a 3 inch section of an English cucumber and coarsely grate with a cheese grater. Wring out excess moisture in a paper towel then mince with a chef's knife. Add to the bowl.
Stir in dill, green onion, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a minimum of one hour, or simply make it the day before for an extra flavorful dip! Serve with all your favorite dippers and dig in!
Notes
I love using jalapeño (and it's spicy seeds) to control the spice of this dip. Other fiery add-ins include hot chili sauce (like Sriracha), ground cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes.Season to taste with any extras of your choosing and taste as you go.
This dip can be made with as little as 1 hour chill time, but for even more flavor try making this dip the night before, letting it chill while you sleep. The spices will mingle with the yogurt and sour cream and it's just plain glorious!
Dip nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 162mg, Potassium: 57mg, Vitamin A: 110IU, Vitamin C: 1.7mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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This spicy dill dip appeared first on Spend with Pennies, a tasty recipe blog where I contribute recipes.
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About The Author:
Jenn Laughlin
Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.
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