Fat-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip

Artichokes look pointy and strange, but do you even really know what an artichoke is? What do artichokes taste like?

Fat-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 can artichoke hearts, drained
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced (can be replaced with garlic powder or garlic salt)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 8-10 oz frozen spinach, thawed, drained and cut small
• 1 cup fat-free yogurt
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar (or freshly squeezed lemon juice)

Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 8

Cooking procedure:

This is one of the fastest dip recipes. It’s easy to prepare because canned artichokes are pre-cooked, spinach is very good raw and the other ingredients just go inside as they are. Basically all you need to do is mix all ingredients together in a big bowl, stir well, let everything sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, then serve it. Be careful to drain very well the artichokes and the spinach, because if they are watery, the composition will be too fluid and you’ll probably have to eat it with the spoon. That’s not what you’d wish for a festive dinner unless you don’t care about your guests. Another cooking tip: depending on how much you insist with the stirring, the dip will get a different consistency. Just stop when you feel it’s right. Serving suggestion: top the bowl with diced tomatoes, black olives and some parsley and use tortilla chips, toasted pita bread or celery sticks for dipping. For those of you who like it hot, adding some hot chili peppers could be a great idea.