Spinach-Parmesan Dip

total time:: 7 minutes

Makes 2 cups

At first, the spinach will seem to overflow in the skillet, but keep stirring--as it begins to wilt, it reduces in volume. Serve this creamy dip with crudités or hearty wheat crackers.

ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
1/3 cup (about 3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

directions

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add salt and spinach; sauté 3 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Place spinach mixture in a colander, pressing until mixture is barely moist.
2
Place spinach mixture, basil, cream cheese, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon spinach mixture into a medium bowl. Add yogurt and Parmesan; stir to combine. Chill.

Nutritional Information: (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Calories:63, Fat:4.2g, Protein:4.1g, Carbohydrate:3g, Fiber:0.9g, Cholesterol:11mg, Iron:1.1mg, Sodium:209mg, Calcium:112mg

Source: C Light