How to Recipe: Make Low-Fat Spinach-Artichoke Dip.

Believe it or not, those restaurant spinach-artichoke dips are not low in fat. One serving can hold up to 14 grams of fat. How about a low-fat version? Try this on for size!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One (6 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
• One (10 oz.) can artichoke hearts (packed in water), drained very well and chopped
• One 8 oz. container fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
• Half an 8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat parmesan-style grated topping, divided
• 2 tblsp. minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1. PREHEAT: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and 3 tbsp. of the parmesan-style topping. Add the salt and cayenne pepper, and then stir until smooth.

2. FRY IN PAN: In a pan sprayed with non-stick spray, fry the onions and garlic over medium heat until soft (1-2 minutes). Set aside.

3. MIX INGREDIENTS: To the large bowl, add spinach, artichoke hearts, water chestnuts and garlic/onion mixture. Stir well.

4. BAKE: Transfer to a casserole dish, top with the remaining parmesan, and then bake for 30 minutes until bubbling.

[harlsmits]

on 10/1/2008 sounds fantastic, can't wait to try it.

[mshurt]

on 8/19/2008 Nothing like guilt free pleasure.

[yourmamasaidwha]

on 7/30/2008 i'll definitely try this out!

[cheryldawn]

on 7/30/2008 Wow this sounds great, can't wait to try it!

[Willowsidhe]

on 7/26/2008 Great recipe!