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Olive Garden Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip Reduced Fat/Calorie Recipe
Olive Garden Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip Reduced Fat/Calorie
By Todd Wilbur

Recipe Type: Appetizer
Calories: 264
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Rating: 0.0 (0 reviews)
 
I madeover this hot artichoke and spinach dip so that you can enjoy your favorite appetizer guilt-free! Using reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, this recipe cuts the fat and calories of the original dish nearly in half!

Todd's Dr. Oz Clone
Calories: 264 (1 1/2 cup serving)
Fat: 15g

Original Olive Garden
Calories: 488
Fat: 23g
1 cup chopped frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and diced
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tbsp water
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
4 oz 2% Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp low-fat milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 tomato, diced

For Dipping
Crackers
Toasted bread
Pita chips
Raw sliced vegetables

1. Combine diced artichoke hearts and chopped spinach in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover bowl with plastic and poke a few holes in it to vent.

2. Microwave vegetables on high for 6 minutes.

3. Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Add the steamed artichokes and spinach and place pan over medium/low heat, stirring often for 10 minutes or until simmering.

4. Just before serving, you may wish to broil the dip in an oven-safe dish for 1 to 2 minutes (under high broil) or just until slightly brown on top.

5. Arrange the diced tomato in a pile in the center of the dip and serve with crackers, toasted bread, pita chips or raw vegetables for dipping.


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