Healthy spinach artichoke dip

This creamy healthy spinach artichoke dip is one of the healthiest party dips of all time, loaded with a wealth of proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

If you are looking for a healthy dip to serve at your dining table, then search no more. This healthy spinach artichoke dip recipe is your ultimate choice. This recipe combines a wealth of proteins, vitamins, and minerals to make it one of the healthiest party dips of all time. It makes a perfect appetizer over dinner and a staple on the dining table.

Why opt for store-bought dips when you can prepare this healthy spinach artichoke dip at home in just a few minutes? All you need to do is sauté the spinach, chop the onions and artichokes, combine the ingredients in a baking tray, bake the dip and enjoy.

Watch out! This dip is seriously addictive. Once you start dipping in, you can never stop. Therefore, unless you are not planning to have a variety of dishes over dinner, do not approach. Otherwise, you will end up having a fulfilling dinner featuring this healthy spinach artichoke dip solely.

Why this recipe is considered healthy?

The ingredients of this recipe combine a wealth of proteins, minerals, and vitamins.

• The spinach is loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium
• The artichoke is fat-free, low-sodium, and rich in potassium, folate, fiber, vitamin C, and magnesium.
• The variety of cream and cheese is all full of proteins, calcium, vitamins, and other supplements.

What ingredients do you need to make this healthy spinach artichoke dip?

You may think that the list of ingredients is long for a dip, but don’t worry. Making this dip is much easier than you think. The list of ingredients combines:

• Spinach: Although it is better to use fresh spinach leaves and chop them upon preparing the recipe, you can still use frozen spinach instead as long as you are sure to drain the excess water that frozen spinach will hold.
• Artichokes: My go-to option is frozen artichokes. I usually avoid buying canned food. However, if that is your preference, you can always use jarred or canned artichokes pertaining that you get rid of the marinade which is usually loaded with salt and can affect the flavor of the dip.
• Cream Cheese and sour cream: They are the basic ingredients that make this dip creamy.
• Parmesan & mozzarella: Shredded or grated parmesan, with shredded mozzarella are the primary ingredients that make this recipe cheesy and add to the dip the melting effect.
• Garlic and onions: They are the flavor boosters of this recipe.
• Salt & pepper: To taste. Although with the use of parmesan in this recipe, you can easily skip adding salt. The parmesan cheese is salty anyway.

How to make this healthy spinach artichoke dip?

First, start by sautéing the spinach, then remove any water excess. Next, combine the spinach, artichoke, onion, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream parmesan, salt, pepper, and ¾ amount of mozzarella in a greased baking tray. Then sprinkle the remaining amount of mozzarella on top of the ingredients and bake the dip at 180 °C for 20 minutes.

What are this dip’s variations?

When it comes to variations, each one of us has their own taste buds. But here are some suggestions:

• Try adding minced meat or diced chicken.
• Vegetables such as corn, green peas, or carrots enrich the dip.
• You can add some dried herbs to the mixture such as parsley, coriander or, mint or rosemary.
• Make it spicy with jalapenos or cayenne pepper.

How to serve this dip?

Although the choices are endless, you can serve it best with:

• Salty crackers
• Pita bread
• Focaccia
• Baked pasta or potato chips
• Bruschetta
• Tortilla

Healthy spinach artichoke dip FAQs:

Can you make it lighter? 

Sure, if you use light versions of the dairy products.

Can I make it ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it one day earlier.

Can I reheat it?

Definitely. However, try to reheat it in the oven instead of the microwave for better taste results.

How long does it last?

Since it contains dairy products, it is better to store it for up to 4 days in the fridge only.

How to store the dip?

You can cover the tray with a cling film or transfer the dip to an air-tight container. In both options, store the dip in the fridge.

Looking for some dips ideas? Check out these:

• French onion dip
• Creamy white onion dip

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