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Our Spinach Artichoke Dip healthy version uses lower fat cheeses and plenty of vitamin packed spinach. Ready in about 30 minutes, this one pot, low carb recipe will become your favorite appetizer!
This recipe originally published May 2015, now updated with all new photos, pro tips, step by step instructions and FAQs.
How do you make spinach artichoke dip healthy?
This "one pan" dip recipe uses Greek yogurt and neufchatel cheese (lower fat cream cheese) to make a healthy and easy snack. I was blown away with how rich tasting this recipe was even though it uses some lower calorie/lower fat ingredients!
Serve this healthy spinach artichoke dip with baked tortilla chips, pita bread or sliced fresh vegetables.
What makes this recipe work?
- a combination of cheese gives a satisfying flavor and texture
- a "one pot" recipe makes clean up easier
- ready in about 30 minutes!
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The main ingredients:
- Neufchatel Cheese- a lower fat version of cream cheese
- Greek yogurt-plain
- Artichoke hearts- canned and you will chop these.
- Spinach- frozen- be sure to drain well.
- Cheeses- mozzarella and parmesan
How to make this recipe:
- Start by sautéing onions and garlic.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Bake until browned and bubbly.
Expert Tips
- This recipe works great in a skillet, but may be cooked in a casserole dish if desired.
- Use Italian cheese in place of mozzarella if desired.
- Each serving contains approx. 8gm carb (note that there are 2gm fiber included in the total carb amount of 8gm). This number could be further lowered by using more "full fat" products like regular cream cheese, full fat mozzarella cheese, etc. if desired. Be sure to add in carbs from chips if using those for dippers.
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Dietitian's Corner
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, A and C and folate. This recipe is also an excellent source of calcium!
Frequently asked questions
Each serving contains approx. 8gm carb (note that there are 2gm fiber included in the total carb amount of 8gm). This number could be further lowered by using more "full fat" products like regular cream cheese, full fat mozzarella cheese, etc. if desired. Be sure to add in carbs from chips if using those for dippers.
Our spinach artichoke dip healthy version uses lower fat cheeses and Greek yogurt along with spinach to make a good-for-you dip! Our recipe lowers the fat but keeps the same creamy texture you love!
Yes. You may leave it out up to 2 hours but then it must be refrigerated.
Hope you enjoy this Spinach Artichoke Dip Healthy Recipe! Be sure to check out these other low carb favorites:
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup frozen chopped onions
- 1-2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained well
- 7.5 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 8 oz. neufchatel cheese softened
- 5.3 oz. plain Greek yogurt may use nonfat if desired
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (part skim) divided
- salt as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in a 9" ovenproof skillet. Add onions and garlic and saute approx 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients, reserving ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese to sprinkle on top.
- Stir until well combined then sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
- Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe works great in a skillet, but may be cooked in a casserole dish if desired.
- Use Italian cheese in place of mozzarella if desired.
- Each serving contains approx. 8gm carb (note that there are 2 gm fiber included in the total carb amount of 8gm). This number could be further lowered by using more "full fat" products like regular cream cheese, full fat mozzarella cheese, etc. if desired. Be sure to add in carbs from chips if using those for dippers.
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