Description
This Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip is a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic appetizer, combining creamy Greek yogurt, tender artichoke hearts, and vibrant spinach. Perfect as a cold dip or baked until bubbly and golden, it’s ideal served with toasted baguette, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables for a wholesome snack or party favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 can artichoke hearts (14 oz)
- 1 cup frozen spinach or kale (60g, optional)
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (60g)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative (120g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: If you prefer a baked dip, preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (177° Celsius) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Vegetables: Drain the artichoke hearts thoroughly but do not rinse them. Squeeze out the excess moisture from the frozen spinach. Then roughly chop both the artichokes and spinach to ensure even mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a heat-safe bowl, add the artichokes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, and garlic powder. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a uniform mixture.
- Choose Serving Option: You can enjoy the dip cold immediately, or bake it for a warm option. For baking, transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake on the center rack for 20 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and lightly browned on top. Alternatively, microwave the dip on high for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until evenly heated.
- Serve: Serve the dip hot from the oven or cold alongside toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or a selection of raw vegetables for dipping.
- Store Leftovers: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast and Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative.
- Baby spinach can be swapped for kale if preferred, or omitted entirely for a simpler dip.
- Microwaving is a quick alternative to baking but may result in less browning.
- This dip can be served cold as a healthier alternative to traditional hot spinach artichoke dips.
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the spinach to avoid a watery dip.
