Spinach Dip
February 2010
We've cut a decadent dip down to size.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Cook: 20 mins
- 4 5 ouncebag baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 9 ouncebox frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
- 1/4cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 3 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
- 3 whole wheat pitas, each cut into eighths and toasted
- In a large nonstick skillet, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the spinach, 1 bag at a time, and stir until wilted, about 3 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water, squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then coarsely chop. Rinse the skillet.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . In the skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese, mashing until smooth. Stir in the spinach, artichokes, mayonnaise and two-thirds of the gruyere. Transfer to a shallow baking dish.
- Finely chop 4 of the toasted pita triangles. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pita with the remaining gruyere and sprinkle over the spinach-artichoke mixture; bake until golden-brown and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with the remaining toasted pita triangles.
Tip
Slash the fat
- by eliminating sour cream and reining in the mayo. Use fresh onion and garlic and ditch high-sodium powdered onion soup mix. Double up on veggies for added fiber.