Chives 10g

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Recipe for Chives

🌟 Classic Sour Cream & Dried Chive Dip 🌟

Why It's #1:
✅ Pantry-friendly – Uses shelf-stable ingredients
✅ 3-minute prep – No cooking required
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Perfect for chips, veggies, or baked potatoes
✅ Better with time – Dried chives bloom as the dip chills

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240g) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)

• 2 tbsp dried chives

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients.

2. Stir well until fully blended.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (best overnight) to allow the dried chives to rehydrate and flavors to meld.

4. Stir again before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

• Potato chips or crispy fries

• Fresh vegetable crudités

• Baked potato topping

• Sandwich spread

Pro Tips:
🔹 Flavor boost: Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for umami depth
🔹 Texture: Mix in 1/4 cup mayonnaise for extra creaminess
🔹 Spicy version: Add 1/2 tsp cayenne or smoked paprika

Other Top Recipes Using Dried Chives:

1. Garlic-Herb Butter – Blend with softened butter and garlic powder

2. Homemade Ranch Dressing – Base ingredient with buttermilk and spices

3. Scrambled Eggs – Sprinkle into eggs while cooking

4. Biscuit Mix – Add to homemade baking mix for savory scones

Did You Know? Dried chives retain about 50% of their original vitamin A content and develop a more concentrated onion flavor than fresh. They're particularly rich in antioxidants like quercetin (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry).