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Popeye's Pita Bites

Name: Popeye's Pita Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 280 g frozen chopped spinach thawed, cooked, and squeezed dry; 240 g sour cream; 240 g mayonnaise; 3 pcs green onion finely chopped; 40 g dry vegetable soup mix; 200 g canned water chestnut drained and finely chopped; 6 pcs small pita bread split into halves

A classic, creamy spinach dip featuring the savory flavor of vegetable soup mix and a satisfying crunch from water chestnuts. This simple, no-cook appetizer is served chilled in small pita pockets, perfect for parties or a quick snack.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 491 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, and mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

dip

280 gfrozen chopped spinach, thawed, cooked, and squeezed dry
240 gsour cream
240 gmayonnaise
3 pcsgreen onion, finely chopped
40 gdry vegetable soup mix
200 gcanned water chestnut, drained and finely chopped

for serving

6 pcssmall pita bread, split into halves

Equipment

bowl · spatula · kitchen towel · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Place the thawed and cooked spinach in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to remove as much excess water as possible.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Getting the spinach as dry as possible is the most important step to prevent a watery dip.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the thoroughly squeezed spinach, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
About 2 min
3
Add the finely chopped green onions, dry vegetable soup mix, and finely chopped water chestnuts to the bowl.
About 2 min
4
Stir all ingredients with a spatula until everything is well combined and the mixture is uniform.
About 2 min
5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: For a deeper flavor, you can let the dip chill for a few hours or even overnight.
6
When ready to serve, spoon the chilled spinach dip into each split pita bread half.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can also serve the dip in a bowl surrounded by pita chips or fresh vegetables.

Per serving

Nutrition

57%Score

Calories: 491kcal
Protein: 5.6g
Carbs: 27.1g
Fat: 40.2g
Fibre: 2.9g
Sugar: 5.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover dip and pita bread separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Serve the dip chilled; do not reheat.