Artichoke Spinach Dip Slimmed Down Recipe Recipe

Name: Artichoke Spinach Dip Slimmed Down Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounce box frzn artichoke hearts, thawed; 5 ounce frzn spinach, thawed (about 1/2 c.); 2 slc fresh white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed; 1 x & 1/2 c. part-skim ricotta cheese (about 12 ounces); 1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 pch cayenne; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Vegetable cooking spray; 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 2 clv garlic, chopped Strips of yellow or possibly red bell pepper, and endive

Servings: persons

9 ounce box frzn artichoke hearts, thawed
5 ounce frzn spinach, thawed (about 1/2 c.)
2 slc fresh white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
1 x & 1/2 c. part-skim ricotta cheese (about 12 ounces)
1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp kosher salt
1 pch cayenne
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Vegetable cooking spray
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
2 clv garlic, chopped Strips of yellow or possibly red bell pepper, and endive

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the artichoke hearts and spinach in a colander, pressing with the back of a large spoon to remove excess liquid.
2
Set aside to drain.
3
In a food processor, pulse the bread to make medium-textured crumbs.
4
Transfer crumbs to a small bowl and set aside.
5
Put the ricotta, zest, thyme, 3/4 tsp.
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salt, and cayenne in the processor and pulse till smooth.
7
Add in the artichokes, spinach, and Parmesan; pulse till proportionately mixed but chunky.
8
Spray a 4-c. gratin dish with vegetable cooking spray.
9
Transfer the artichoke-spinach mix to the dish.
10
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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Add in the garlic, cook till aromatic and lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
12
Stir in the bread crumbs and the remaining 1/4 tsp.
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salt, cook another minute.
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Spread the crumbs over the artichoke-spinach mix.
15
Bake the dip till browned and warmed through, about 45 min.
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Serve hot.
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8 (1/2 c.) servings
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Tips:Use lemon zest instead of lemon juice to add in zing to vegetables - it will not turn them brown
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Frzn artichoke hearts have less than half the calories of the marinated bottled kind.

166

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounce box frzn artichoke hearts, thawed, 5 ounce frzn spinach, thawed (about 1/2 c.), 2 slc fresh white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed, 1 x & 1/2 c. part-skim ricotta cheese (about 12 ounces), and more.

Yes, Artichoke Spinach Dip Slimmed Down Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Artichoke Spinach Dip Slimmed Down Recipe

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