Garlic Spinach Dip

This recipe from Simply in Season is simply the best–although I did take some creative license, as you’ll see!

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2 Tbs garlic (minced; I used two large cloves, which turned out to not be enough. I added another two after the first blending. Would double this at the beginning next time. I also added two sliced radishes at this stage.)

8 cups fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and torn (I used the stems too–I figured why not, since it’s going in the food processor? I think Swiss Chard would also work and will try that next time.)

8 ounces cream cheese (softened; I substituted homemade fromage blanc)

1/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp salt
1 dash Tabasco to taste (I substituted a squirt of Sriracha sauce)

1. Saute’ the garlic in 1 tsp oil until soft.

2. Chop the spinach, then add to frypan until it wilts. May need to add water to prevent sticking. Add the spinach and garlic to a food processor or blender.

3. Add remaining ingredients and serve as is or heated. Garnish with tomato and/or cheese and serve with pita wedges or tortilla chips.

Yield: 2 cups

The Verdict: I asked DH if I should add artichokes like they do in the restaurant and he said no, it’s perfect. He loved it, and so did I! He added his to a chicken salad wrap that he made, which is another great use. He said I have to make this again. Since we get more Swiss chard than spinach from our CSA, I think I’ll try it with that next time.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving (19.4 ounces; that’s for the whole thing, people. So you’ll want to divide accordingly).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 908.58
Calories From Fat (79%) 714.65
% Daily Value
Total Fat 81.33g 125%
Saturated Fat 50.76g 254%
Cholesterol 254.36mg 85%
Sodium 1183.17mg 49%
Potassium 1785.46mg 51%
Total Carbohydrates 24.55g 8%
Fiber 5.72g 23%
Sugar 4.76g
Protein 27.34g 55%

This post linked to Made by Me Monday and Meatless Monday

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