Spinach and Artichoke Dip Light
Indulge in the creamy, guilt-free goodness of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Light—a healthier twist on the classic crowd-pleaser. Packed with fresh spinach, tender artichoke hearts, and a rich blend of low-fat Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, and two types of cheese, this dip is bursting with flavor while staying lighter on calories. A touch of fresh garlic and a hint of lemon juice elevate the dish, making it irresistibly fresh and zesty. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, this dip pairs beautifully with whole-grain crackers, crisp veggies, or warm pita bread. Ready in just 35 minutes and sized to serve six, it’s the ultimate appetizer for health-conscious foodies and party hosts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 14 ounces Canned artichoke hearts (in water, drained and chopped)
- 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces Reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 small spritz Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a small oven-safe baking dish with olive oil spray and set it aside.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch it for 30 seconds. Immediately transfer the spinach to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain it well and squeeze out all excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. Roughly chop the spinach and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Fold the chopped spinach and prepared artichoke hearts into the yogurt mixture, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the top is slightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with whole-grain crackers, fresh vegetables, or toasted pita bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3560 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1199 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1259 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
