Friday, 18 December 2009

• "Healthy" Creamy Spinach Dip You Can Try!

   

  

  Whoever said chips and dip are "unhealthy" snacks may not have known about this recipe. For those "chip-and-dip-lovers" out there, I have good news for you. Thanks to http://skinnychef.com, you can enjoy your chips even more with this delicious and healthy creamy spinach dip recipe! (Just make sure you stick to either low-fat, baked, or multigrain chips).

  "Artichokes make this creamy spinach dip chunky and satisfying without adding loads of extra fat that the traditional versions has. Artichokes are also high in fiber."

  Ingredients:  

  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 2 cups fat-free plain yogury
  • One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
  • One 8-ounce block reduced fat cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 bag whole grain tortilla chips (about 16 cups)

  Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 8X12 baking dish with your cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add half the mozzarella, yogurt, artichokes, cream cheese, spinach, half the Parmesan, garlic, pepper, chili, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until the spinach and artichokes are well combined.
  3. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Bake 10-15 minutes uncovered until the cheese begins to brown and the dip is warm. Serve immediately with chips.

  What are other your favorite "healthy" dip?

   

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