Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Just about everyone LOVES spinach and artichoke dip!  It is definitely a party favorite!  But it is also one of those "dip appetizers" that packs in a bunch of hidden calories. Well, keep reading...I have great news!  A few little tweaks and now you can make this for get-togethers AND eat it with no guilt!! 

I started making this last fall for football season and now anytime we are invited to friends and I ask what I can bring, this is always at the top of the list! 

You can serve it with cut veggies like carrots or red peppers to make it even healthier!! Enjoy!

Servings: 15 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup 

Calories: 73.3 • Fat: 4.4 g • Carb: 3.4 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 5.2 g

Ingredients:

  • 13.75 oz artichoke hearts packed in water, drained

  • 12 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed

  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1/3 cup olive oil mayonnaise (or organic mayo)

  • 2/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano

  • 4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

  • salt and fresh pepper to taste

  • olive oil spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.

In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the garlic and shallots.

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.

Can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Makes about 3 3/4 cups.