Recipe: Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Servings: 20 (1/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

• 2 (14 oz) cans artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

• 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

• 1 (8 oz) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened and cut in 1/2" cubes

• 1 (8 oz) block fat-free cream cheese, softened and cut in 1/2" cubes

• 4 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional garnish)

SLOW COOKER METHOD: Coat the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients except the red bell pepper. Stir to combine, cover and cook until heated through. 1-1/2 to 2 hours on high, 3 to 4 hours on low. Recipe may be doubled.

OVEN METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside half of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. In a large bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients but the red bell pepper. Spoon mixture into greased or sprayed 1-1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining cheeses. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

TO SERVE: Sprinkle cooked dip with diced red pepper, if desired. Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, pita chips, crostini, or raw veggies

NUTRITIONAL DATA for a 1/4 cup serving:

Calories: 72.2, Fat: 2.9g, Carbohydrates: 6.4g