Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Description
The Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip relies on two spinach forms—chopped frozen and creamed frozen spinach—combined with crumbled feta, ricotta, and Italian blend cheeses. Garlic cloves and onion powder provide aromatic depth. Chopped artichoke hearts contribute a tender vegetable component. The mixture is baked until thoroughly heated, allowing flavors to meld and the cheeses to melt.
This bakeable dip has a creamy texture that contrasts with optional toppings of fresh tomato, red onion, or green onion, which can be added before or after baking to change texture and flavor brightness. The garlic and herb seasonings enhance the savory character without overwhelming the main spinach and cheese components.
Typical serving involves crunchy tortilla chips and fresh vegetables, making the dip a versatile starter or party offering. It can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated or frozen for later use, with reheating recommended for best enjoyment.
For added flavor, sautéed onions can be incorporated. Different spinach versions can be combined depending on availability.
Ingredients
- 18 oz spinach defrosted, frozen, chopped
- 8 oz creamed spinach grab an all-natural one from the freezer or make your own!, frozen
- 2 cups feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese part-skim
- 1 cup italian blend cheese or grated parmesan, grated
- 2-3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
- ½ cup artichoke heart chopped
- 1 tsp onion or onion powder, dried minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- salt pepper, and/or garlic your heart desires, any additional
TASTY TOPPINGS + EXTRAS - choose your favorites
- tomato chopped
- red onion diced
- green onion chopped
- feta cheese crumbled, or extra grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- First defrost your spinach. You can use boiling water, the microwave, or leave it overnight in the fridge to thaw. For the frozen chopped spinach, you'll want to squeeze it dry with a handful of paper towels to remove the water from the spinach. For the creamed spinach, simply defrost or heat until bubbly.
- Chop your veggies, mince your garlic, and grate/measure your cheeses. Mix it all together and bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly!
- You can add the red onion and tomato topping before baking for a hot topping or add afterwards for a refreshing crunch (I keep mine raw!) It makes a gorgeous garnish plus adds texture and added antioxidants. Um.. heck yes!
- All that's left to do is grab some crunchy tortilla chips and a plate full of veggies and dig in!
- This dip can be made ahead and will keep in the fridge for 4 days or in the freezer for several months. Reheat in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave and you're good to go! <3
Notes
- Sauté 1 cup of chopped onion in a small amount of oil and add minced garlic for extra depth in the dip.
- The recipe works well using a mix of fresh and frozen spinach or creamed and fresh spinach depending on availability.
- Serve with pita bread, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- The dip yields about 5 cups and can be refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for several months.
- For reheating, use oven, toaster oven, or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4487IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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