Cold Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Submitted by Semra22

"This is from the Real Simple website. I've never seen a recipe for a cold dip before."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
• 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

directions

1. Place half the artichokes in a food processor; add cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, and 3 tablespoons water. Process until smooth.
2. Add scallions, remaining artichokes, and spinach; pulse briefly. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.) Top with 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and serve dip with raw vegetables.