Clam Dip with Vegetables
Makes about 1-1/4 cups dip
meal type: Appetizer
technique: No Cook, Quick
1 can (6 to 8 oz.) minced clams
1 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
Whole chives for garnish
4 large carrots, cut into sticks
5 ounces Chinese pea pods, stems and strings removed or 1 (8 oz.) package sugar snap peas, thawed
Crackers
Drain clams, reserving clam liquid. Combine sour cream, minced chives, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Stir in clams and about 1 tablespoon of reserved clam liquid or enough to make a dipping consistency. Mix well. (Cover and refrigerate if made ahead). Garnish with whole chives. Serve with carrots and pea pods.
Calories: 197
Cholesterol: 186mg
Sodium: 153mg