High Protein Spinach Artichoke Dip
Greek yogurt and low fat cream cheese make this high protein spinach artichoke dip a delicious high protein snack recipe for weight loss.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot diced
- 6 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 13 oz can artichoke hearts chopped
- 8 oz package low fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup shredded low fat mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the shallot and saute, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is mostly tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and saute until wilted, about 1-2 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, yogurt, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Fold in the spinach and shallot mixture. Fold in the artichokes. Spread the mixture into a baking dish.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for about 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the pan and therefore the thickness of the dip, until bubbling lighty on the sides and golden on top.
- Remove from heat, let cool for about 3-5 minutes, then serve with more parmesan cheese on top and tortilla chips to dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2361IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg