1 1/2 C. yogurt cheese
1 1/2 C. lowfat sour cream
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3 shallots, minced
3 scallions, green part only, minced
1-2 small carrots, grated
1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper or Tabasco to taste

Whisk together the yogurt-cheese and low-fat sour cream. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Per 1/4C. serving: 35 calories, less than 1 g fat