This dip makes the best appetizer. This warm, creamy, cheesy dip works great at holiday events while people are waiting for the meal to be prepared. I made it for Thanksgiving this year and it was a hit! In fact, I think it was gone before I even got to try it….and no one even knew it was light! I love to make this dip because it’s tasty, easy to prepare, and a light way to start off a meal (which is always good because it helps you not to over-indulge once you get your food). You can assemble it up to two days ahead and bake it just before serving.
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Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Method
The estimated total time to make this recipe is 10-15 minutes.
1
Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray. Cook and stir onion over medium heat until transparent (about 5 minutes).
Add spinach. Cook until thoroughly heated (about 1-2 minutes).
2
Reduce heat; add cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and artichokes. Remove from heat. Season with black pepper and salt. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl (or baking dish) and bake and/or microwave until warmed through right before serving.
3
Serve with baked tortilla chips Or home-made pita chips (Take any high fiber pita bread like ‘La Tortilla Factory’s Smart & Delicious Low-Carb High Fiber Large Tortillas’. Spray pita with non-stick cooking spray and flavor with a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese. Bake it at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes.)
Ingredients
| 1/4 cup | Onion, finely chopped |
| 2 | (10 oz) Packages frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
| 1 cup | Low fat cottage cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Plain low fat Greek yogurt OR Light sour cream |
| 3/4 cup | Parmesan cheese |
| 1 | (14-ounce) Can artichoke hearts |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt and pepper (or to taste) |
| 2 tsp | Garlic powder |
Katie's Tip!
Serve with fresh veggies or homemade baked pita chips made with high fiber pitas or wraps! Nutrition Breakdown
| 10 | Servings (1 serving = 1/2 cup) |
| 80 | Calories Per Serving |
| 3 g | Fat |
| 6 g | Carbohydrate |
| 2 g | Fiber |
| 1 g | Sugar |
| 8 g | Protein |
| 2 | WWP+* |
*Weight Watchers Points per serving
11 Comments
Evi said:
I made this for my book club and they loved it! Everyone thought it was very delicious!
Kristin said:
Could I use greek yogurt in place of the sour cream?
Dashing Dish said:
yes :)
Elizabeth said:
I was thinking of making stuffed mushrooms with this as the filling. Do you think that the dip would hold up being baked in the oven for 15 minutes or should I cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes before filling them?
Dashing Dish said:
bake first
Kelly said:
Is (2) 10oz packages spinach correct?
Thanks for all your great recipes!!
Shawna Tighe said:
In step 2 it says to add the cream cheese – how much? I don’t see this in the ingredients list…or should I be using cottage cheese?
Dashing Dish said:
its either or…cottage cheese or cream cheese
Kate Lanham said:
Did you use cream cheese or cottage cheese? I’m trying to decide which one would taste better. Thanks!
Dashing Dish said:
cream cheese will taste better cottage cheese is healthier
Barbara Johnson said:
My husband and I both love this! This is the one appetizer we order MORE than any and now we can have it guilt free at home!