Green Dips: Watercress and Tofu

We’re obsessed all things green lately, and not just for St Patrick’s day.  Green smoothies, green soups, and green dips are a wonderful way to celebrate Spring.    This watercress green dip chef recipe comes to us from Miki Knowles, a former Disney chef turned food stylist.

Watercress and Tofu Dip

• 2 scallions
• 2 bunches or 2 bags of B&W Watercress (8 ounces)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 12-ounce package silken tofu
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Mix until smooth. Serve with crackers, fresh veggies or spread onto pita bread or warm baguette slices.

Watercress facts:  Packed with antioxidants, phytochemicals, iron, folate, calcium and vitamins B and C, watercress is a true superfood.  Recent research has shown that it may also have cancer suppressive properties.

For more watercress chef recipes and green goodness, check out our Watercress Soup Recipe, and Chef John’s mouthwatering version of Julia Child’s Chicken with Watercress.