Bacon and celery dip

Perfect to serve with a selection of fresh vegetables. Serve with sliced carrots, courgettes, brocolli or mushrooms raw or quickly plunged into boiling water.

Cooking directions

• Remove the rind and all visible fat from the bacon and chop finely.
• Fry the bacon and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until the bacon is golden and crisp.
• Cool.
• Mix the bacon, garlic, celery, cottage cheese and pepper together.
• Add enough milk to get a soft consistency.

Thanks to vegetables.co.nz for this recipe.

Ingredients

2 rashers lean bacon, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 pinch ground black pepper

2 tablespoons low-fat milk