“Healthified” Spinach Dip with Artichokes

50% less fat • 50% less sat fat • 36% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. Whether party food or family fare, this dip won’t weigh you down. Slimmed down in calories and fat, it boasts much more spinach for an extra punch of vitamins.

“Healthified” Spinach Dip with Artichokes

LiveBetterAmericaRecipe by LiveBetterAmerica

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15 minutes

45 minutes

10 servings (1/4 cup each)

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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 120
  • 8g
    (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g)
  • 20mg
  • 280mg
  • 6g
    (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g)
  • 5g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 30%
  • 6%
  • 8%
  • 4%
  • Exchanges
  • 1
  • 1/2
  • 1
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    No change.

  • What is “Healthified”?

    We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

  • Substitution

    A 9-oz box of Green Giant® frozen spinach can be used in place of the fresh spinach. Cook as directed on box and drain well, pressing spinach with paper towels to remove excess liquid.

Ingredients

  • 4  cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves (4 oz)
  • 1  package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
  • 1/4  cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 4  tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
  • 1/4  cup fat-free (skim) milk
  • 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1  teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1  can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
  • Baguette slices, if desired
  • Assorted raw vegetables, if desired

Directions

  1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
  2. 2Place spinach in 2-quart microwavable casserole; add 1/4 cup water. Cover; microwave on High 2 minutes. Drain well, pressing spinach with paper towels to remove excess liquid. Chop spinach.
  3. 3In large bowl, beat cream cheese with spoon until smooth. Beat in mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the milk, garlic and basil until well blended. Stir in spinach and artichokes. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon cheese.
  4. 4Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with baguette slices or raw vegetables.

Categories: Course, Appetizers, Dips & Salsas, Cuisine, American, Occasion, Christmas, New Years, Sports Events, Thanksgiving

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