Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Saturday, September 24, 2011

Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ok, so maybe healthy isn't exactly the right word. How about 'low-fat?' This recipe is a lighter take on my favorite football season snack, and honestly, it's just as good as the full-fat version!

INGREDIENTS
  • 13.75 oz artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
  • 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • olive oil spray
DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°.

In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the garlic and shallots. Or chop them coarsely with a knife- less to clean up later!

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.

Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.
VERDICT

Yummy. And only 73 calories... if you only eat 1/4 a cup. But still- much better than the full-fat version!

NUTRITION

Servings: 15 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 73.3 • Fat: 4.4 g • Carb: 3.4 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 5.2 g • Sugar: 0.6 g Sodium: 244.7 g

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