Monday, October 27, 2008

Recipe of the Week

Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried or 3 tablespoons fresh minced onions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped

Cooking instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, basil, and pepper. Add spinach and artichoke hearts. Mix until blended. Spread evenly in a pie plate that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until heated throughout.

Serving size: 1/4 cup

Nutrient Information
calories 70
total fat 4g
saturated fat 1g
cholesterol 6mg
sodium 182mg
total carb 4g
dietary fiber 2g
sugars 1g
protein 3g

This recipe came from: Quick and Healthy Recipes and Ideas, 3rd edition, Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, Published by Small Steps Press, publishing health conscious books for the general population, a division of the American Diabetes Association.


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