Lemon, Kale, & Cottage Cheese Dip

Lemon, Kale, & Cottage Cheese Dip:

1 bunch green kale, stems and tough ribs stripped out and discarded, leaves sliced

1 small onion, sliced

4 garlic cloves

3/4 cup non fat Cottage Cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons powdered parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

In a large saucepan, combine kale, onion, garlic and 1/4 cup water. Set over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 12 minutes; add more water a tablespoon at a time if the pan dries out. Transfer vegetables and any liquid in the pan to a food processor and let cool a few minutes. Add cottage cheese, powdered parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest, salt and cayenne. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and serve.