Popeye's Pita Bites

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

De bereidingswijze

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1. 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.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Getting the spinach as dry as possible is the most important step to prevent a watery dip.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the thoroughly squeezed spinach, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

   Ongeveer 2 min

3. 3

   Add the finely chopped green onions, dry vegetable soup mix, and finely chopped water chestnuts to the bowl.

   Ongeveer 2 min

4. 4

   Stir all ingredients with a spatula until everything is well combined and the mixture is uniform.

   Ongeveer 2 min

5. 5

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: For a deeper flavor, you can let the dip chill for a few hours or even overnight.

6. 6

   When ready to serve, spoon the chilled spinach dip into each split pita bread half.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: You can also serve the dip in a bowl surrounded by pita chips or fresh vegetables.