Artichoke Dip

This recipe is another healthy version of a restaurant industry dish.  This artichoke dip is super yummy.  It is a remake of Chili's Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip.  This recipe makes 10 servings.

Ingredients:

4 large whole-wheat pitas

1/2 Tbsp butter

1 onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 jar (12oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped

1 box (16oz) spinach, thawed

1 can (4oz) roasted green chiles, drained and chopped

2 Tbsp Greek Yogurt

2 Tbsp whipped cream cheese

juice of 1 lemon

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1.  Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.  Add the artichokes, spinach, chiles, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and lemon juice.  Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or until hot.  Add salt and pepper.

2.  Meanwhile, cut the pitas into 4 pieces and bake in a 400F preheated oven for 5 minutes.

3.  Serve dip hot with pitas.

Jason and Beth's Rating: 8/10

Nutrition:

100 calories

2g fat (1g saturated)

5mg cholesterol

200mg sodium

16g carbohydrates

2g fiber

2g sugar

3g protein