Creamy texture, pretty green color, and assertive tasteāthis dip has it all!
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 8; 1/4 cup per serving
Ingredients
2 ounces spinach (about 2 cups)
1 cup canned no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 medium canned artichoke hearts, rinsed, squeezed dry, and quartered
1/4 cup Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1 to 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Step 1
In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients until the desired consistency. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate until needed.
Cookās Tip on Tahini
Step 2
Tahini is a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds. Add small amounts to enhance salad dressings, marinades, soups, stuffings, and other dips and spreads. Look for tahini in the condiment or ethnic sections in the grocery store.
Nutrition Information
Step 3
(Per serving)
Step 4
Calories: 101
Step 5
Total fat: 3.5g
Step 6
Saturated: 0.5g
Step 7
Trans: 0.0g
Step 8
Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
Step 9
Monounsaturated: 1.5g
Step 10
Cholesterol: 1mg
Step 11
Sodium: 89mg
Step 12
Carbohydrates: 13g
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Fiber: 4g
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Sugars: 2g
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Protein: 5g
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Calcium: 40mg
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Potassium: 188mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 18
1 starch
Step 19
1/2 lean meat
