By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026

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Low Fat Ranch Dip

Serves 4

144 cal · 10 min

Low Fat Ranch Dip

Recipe GLPR7ff0b32ed1f907

4.0(1)
Sauce & Condiment
10 min
144 cal
Servings: 4
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A creamy, herb-infused dip made with blended great northern beans and yogurt. This light ranch-style dip delivers bold flavor with fresh herbs, garlic, and a touch of heat from cayenne pepper. Perfect for vegetables, crackers, or as a condiment. Rich and satisfying while keeping fat content low.

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounce) great northern beans, low-sodium, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives

1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean running water.

  2. Rinse and drain the canned great northern beans, discarding the liquid.

  3. Add the drained beans, garlic powder, and water to a blender. Blend on medium speed for about 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust water as needed to achieve your preferred texture.

  4. Transfer the blended bean mixture to a medium bowl using a rubber spatula, scraping all the creamy base from the blender.

  5. Fold in the plain low-fat yogurt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, fresh chives, fresh parsley, dried tarragon, salt, and lemon juice. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly combined.

  6. Transfer the finished dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or other dippers of your choice.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are standard grocery staples at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart with no special trips required—canned or dried beans cost under a dollar, yogurt is a commodity item, and fresh herbs are reliably stocked. The cost per serving lands around $0.60–$0.80, driven mainly by yogurt; dried beans cost pennies. The stated 10 minutes is honest if you're using canned beans and pre-minced garlic, though draining and rough-blending adds a few minutes if you're being careful. This works as a weeknight dip for crudités or chips, though four servings assumes modest portions or a small gathering; the puree texture means it won't appeal to everyone who loves a chunky ranch. It reheats gently and holds in the fridge for days, making it reliable for meal prep or leftovers.

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