Spinach Dip A Lighter Version Food

WARM SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with vegetables.

GREEK YOGURT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In a pot over medium-heat, add garlic cloves and cook until fragrant.
• Next, add in all remaining ingredients.
• Cook until all the cheese has melted, stirring often.
• Once everything is well incorporated and mixed together, let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove, pour onto a plate, and serve!

HEALTHY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a mesh strainer; run under warm water until the spinach is defrosted. Squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach until dry.
• Combine yogurt, cream cheese, water chestnuts, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Process 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, then process an additional 30-60 seconds until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the spinach and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
• Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Serve with pita or your favorite sliced raw vegetables.

HOT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the garlic and shallots.
• Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.

BEST EVER SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add artichokes and toss to coat.
• Fold in spinach, mint, parsley, scallion, Parmesan, and walnuts. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.

HOT ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Put the artichoke hearts and spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap. Cut a small slit in the plastic to let the steam out, then microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir, and zap it again for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the artichoke hearts are tender. If you don't want to use a microwave you can also boil the spinach and artichoke hearts in a cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat until tender, around 10 minutes. Drain in a colander when done.
• Heat the cream cheese in a small bowl in the microwave set on high for 1 minutes. Or, use a saucepan to heat the cheese over medium heat just until hot.
• Add the spinach and artichoke hearts to the cream cheese and stir well.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the cream cheese and combine. Serve warm with crackers, chips, or toasted bread for dipping.
• To make a lighter version, use reduced fat cream cheese.

SPINACH DIP A LIGHTER VERSION

Steps:

• Combine above ingredients except bread and chill.
• Cut out center of bread into cube size pieces for dipping.
• Fill center with dip and serve.