Eat Better America Recipe: Bloody Mary Dip

Eve, I think this recipe might fit nicely in your blog. Hope you like it. Sandi.  Sounds awesome to me:

Flavors of a classic drinkget you a jump start on party fixin’s with this dip that you can put inthe slow cooker and forget. Serve it with shrimp. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:3 hr 10 min
makes:12 servings (2 tablespoons dip and 2 shrimp each)


1 jar (14 ounces) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1/3  cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
1/4  cup vodka
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
24 cooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
1.  Mix all ingredients except shrimp in 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker.
2.  Cover and cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours.
3.  Serve with shrimp for dipping. Dip will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No changes.


Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 60 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 300mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 3g); Protein 3Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 0%; Iron 4Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Recipe Tip
Substitution
Give this dip a change of taste with a flavored pasta sauce such as sun-dried tomato or garlic and onion.
Variation
In addition to shrimp, try diving into this dip with celery sticks or dill pickle spears.
Special Touch
Add a touch of green color by sprinkling the dip with chopped fresh parsley, green onions or green olives just before serving.