Hot Broccoli Cheddar Dip
Serves 4 to 6

1 large broccoli head, trimmed into small pieces
1 cup (250 ml) prepared VE Cheese & Jalapeño Dip
1 tsp (5 ml) VE Vegetable Seasoning
½ cup (125 ml) shredded Cheddar cheese

1. In a large multi pot of boiling salted water, cook broccoli until very tender. Plunge cooked broccoli into ice water to immediately stop cooking process and to preserve bright colour.
2. Place broccoli into blender, along with about 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of cooking water. Blend until smooth.
3. In a microwave safe bowl, combine blended broccoli with prepared VE Cheese & Jalapeño Dip and VE Vegetable Seasoning. Stir in grated Cheddar and microwave on high until cheese is melted and dip is warmed through.
4. Serve with crackers or small pieces of toasted bread.

Per serving: Calories 380, Fat 36 g (Saturated 11 g, Trans 0.2 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrates 10 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 8 g.