Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip is one appetizer you always want to have on hand! It’s great for parties and snacks, and even better is that it’s super simple to make.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 cup basil chopped
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed
- 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- 1 can 14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and chopped
- ½ cup grated parmesan divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian Blend cheese divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chile flakes
- Optional: spritz of lemon juice
- Serve with: crudité pita bread, multigrain chips, or crackers
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add shallot and sauté until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add basil and spinach and cook, stirring, for one minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, add beans, cream cheese, garlic, and stock. Puree until smooth.
- Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl. Fold in shallot mixture, artichokes, ¼ cup parmesan, ¼ cup mozzarella, salt, pepper, and red chile flakes. Taste and add some lemon juice for a pop of acid if desired.
- Spray 1-quart baking dish or casserole dish with oil spray and add mixture. Top with remaining ¼ cup parmesan and ¼ cup mozzarella.
- Bake until bubbly and golden brown, approximately 20 to 25 minu