Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Simmer the Base
- In a small pot, combine the olive oil, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and salt.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add Spinach
- After an hour, add the baby spinach to the pot.
- Cover again and steam for an additional 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
- Puree the Mixture
- Transfer the steamed ingredients to a food processor.
- Add the cream cheese and lemon juice, then puree until you reach a chunky consistency.
- Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
- Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and serve warm with slices of bread.
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Ingredients:
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14oz artichoke hearts | |
1handful baby spinach | |
6servings pepper black, freshly ground | |
2tablespoons cream cheese | |
1tablespoon garlic minced | |
1tablespoon lemon juice | |
6servings olive oil extra-virgin | |
3tablespoons parmesan cheese | |
0.25teaspoon chili flakes red | |
1pinch salt |
Directions
1.
Simmer the Base
1. In a small pot, combine the olive oil, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and salt. | 2. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
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2.
Add Spinach
1. After an hour, add the baby spinach to the pot. | 2. Cover again and steam for an additional 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
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3.
Puree the Mixture
1. Transfer the steamed ingredients to a food processor. | 2. Add the cream cheese and lemon juice, then puree until you reach a chunky consistency.
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4.
Serve
1. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if desired. | 2. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and serve warm with slices of bread.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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