Low Fatlow Carb Spinach Artichoke Dip In Bread Bowl Food

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP IN A BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut off the top of the bread. Use your fingers to remove the crumb from the center of the bread, leaving only the crust as a wall (discard the crumb or reserve it for another use, such as making breadcrumbs).
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add the shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and artichokes and cook, stirring, until hot, about 3 minutes. Add the cream cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Stir in the mozzarella and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon the mixture into the bread bowl, mounding it slightly if necessary, and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Place the bread and the top side by side on a baking sheet and bake until the bread is hot and crusty and the top of the spinach dip is lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer the bread bowl to a serving platter. Tear the top of the bread into chunks and serve alongside the dip with crudites for dipping.

LOW FAT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and lightly spritz a shallow baking dish (1.5-2qt) with cooking spray (Pam).
• Using food processor, mix light cream cheese, sour cream and artichoke hearts by pulsing until even consistency.
• Add roasted bell pepper and Parmesan cheese and pulse until creamy.
• To bake dip: Place mixture into prepared baking dish; add spinach and stir until combined.
• Bake for 25 minutes, stirring half way through.
• Dip is done when browned and bubbly around the edges.
• To keep warm, lower temperature in oven to 250F and stir every 10 minutes until dip is served.
• For microwave directions: Place mixture into microwave safe dish (1.5-2qt), add spinach and stir until combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap, leaving room for steam to escape.
• Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes or until dip is hot and boiling on the sides - microwaves vary, check often.
• Mix well before serving.

LOW-FAT HOT ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Puree tofu, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic and onion powder in blender or food processor until smooth.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Stir in artichokes, spinach and cheese.
• Spoon into 8-inch glass pie dish or casserole.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Dust with paprika before serving.

LOW FAT/LOW CARB SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP IN BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• Mix together Parmesan cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, and spices.
• Combine remaining ingredients and mix with spinach mixture.
• Deposit in hollowed out round bread loaf and bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes.