Spinach and artichoke dip is an indulgent favorite. This version replaces some ingredients with fresh California Avocados, resulting in a lighter dip that is creamy and delicious.
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Total Time: 10 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
220
Total Fat
19g
Saturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
290mg
Total Carbs
11g
Dietary Fiber
6g
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
5g
Potassium
511mg
Vitamin A 301 mcg; Vitamin C 9 mg; Calcium 91 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 123 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.15 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 35%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 8%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Serves: 8
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Ingredients
10 oz. frozen spinach, cooked and cooled* 6 oz. frozen artichoke hearts, cooked and cooled 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and mashed 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. sea salt, or to tasteInstructions
- Chop the cooked and cooled spinach and artichoke hearts; squeeze out excess moisture and set in a strainer or colander to drain. (Don’t skip this step or the dip can be watery.)
- Mix cream cheese and avocado together until well-combined and creamy. Stir in the garlic, Parmesan cheese and salt.
- Press any remaining liquid out of the spinach and artichoke mix, then fold into the dip blend. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately or place a cover directly on the dip surface and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
*May use 16 oz. fresh spinach, cooked, instead.
Vegan Variation: Omit the cheeses and increase the avocados to four. Add in 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast and 1 Tbsp. minced green onion if desired.
Serving Suggestion: If desired, stir in a pinch or two of white pepper or red pepper flakes to add a little heat. Serve with crisp vegetables or chips for dipping.
Beverage Pairing: Chardonnay.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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