California Avocado Spinach Artichoke Dip

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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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.

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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Serves: 8

Ingredients
Instructions

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 taste

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.