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Healthy Low-Cal Creamy Spinach Dip

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A creamy, flavorful spinach dip made with Greek yogurt and low-fat cream cheese, perfect for guilt-free snacking and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces fresh spinach (about 280 grams), washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (240 ml), full-fat or 2%
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese (115 grams), softened
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
  • Salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml) for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Rinse and roughly chop 10 ounces (280 grams) of fresh spinach. If using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted and most moisture evaporates, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. (7 minutes)
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt and 4 ounces softened low-fat cream cheese. Whisk or stir until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, a pinch of nutmeg (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well. (2 minutes)
  6. Fold the sautéed spinach into the creamy mixture, keeping some texture. (2 minutes)
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and dip thicken. (1 hour minimum)
  8. Before serving, stir and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. (1 minute)

Notes

Do not rush the chilling step as it enhances flavor and texture. If dip is too thick after chilling, stir in a teaspoon or two of water or milk to loosen. Use fresh spinach for best flavor; if using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water to avoid watery dip. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and yogurt with plant-based alternatives and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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