GREEN TEA DIP AND SPREAD THAT CAN HELPS TO SHED POUNDS, GIVES ANTIOXIDANTS WITH A GREAT LIFT. Get a good quality of organic strong green tea. Add powdered green tea to any flour or add to another dip. Use it for adding a natural green color as in the cookie snacks at the bottom of this post. http://www.facebook.com/notes/eatgreentea/recipe-green-tea-spinach-dip/109916832386498This spread or dip-Yields: 18 tablespoons.
Try the other snack using green tea in cookies at the bottom of the page.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 green tea bags or, 2 tbs of powdered green tea (coffee grinder?) or, to the desired taste and color.
- 1 cup organic cream cheese
or ricotta cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 Tbsp. finely-minced fresh chives or basil leaves
DIRECTIONS
Place tea bags in a heat-proof glass or ceramic container that
holds more than 1 cup. Bring 1 cup of water to just below the
boiling point, remove from heat immediately and pour over tea
bags. (Water that has come to a boil should first be cooled about
1 minute before using.) Allow the tea to steep 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags, squeeze out liquid and discard. Cool tea to
room temperature. If not using immediately, refrigerate (covered)
until ready to use. (Allow refrigerated tea to come to room
temperature before using.)
Place cheese and minced herb in a blender and mix on medium-high speed to incorporate herbs into the cheese and produce a smooth mixture.
Gradually add small amounts of the tea concentrate until the mixture is as spreadable as desired. (Remaining concentrate can be diluted and reheated to make iced or hot tea for drinking or refrigerate until ready to use again.)
Transfer the mixture to a covered container and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld. Bring mixture back to room temperature before using, either as a spread for toast at breakfast; a spread for crackers, sandwiches, or wraps; or as a dip for vegetable crudités or toasted tortilla chips.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 31 calories, 2 g. total fat (1 g. saturated fat), 1 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. protein, 0 g. dietary fiber, 39 mg. sodium
http://blessedhomemaker.blogspot.com/2011/01/aspiring-bakers-2-cny-cookies-2011.html
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Ingredients: For Green Tea Cookies
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup powdered (confectioners’) sugar
1 tablespoon green tea (matcha) powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chopped into small cubes
1/2 to 1 cup extra sugar for coating
1 egg
http://www.chinafoodmenu.com/healthy-snacks/green_tea_cookies.html
NOTE: THESE GREEN TEA COOKIES WERE MADE WITH GREEN TEA POWDER TO THE DESIRED COLOR... SPRINKLE WITH SUGAR WHEN HOT
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