Cilantro-Lime Spinach Dip With Chipotle Chiles

TxGriffLover's Note:

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen. Partial thawing of the spinach produces a cold dip that can be served without further chilling. The garlic must be minced or pressed before going into the food processor; otherwise the dip will contain chunks of garlic. This dip is good served with tortilla chips.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 cups

• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons thin-sliced scallions , white parts only
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill leaves , chopped
• ½ cup flat leaf parsley , packed
• 1 garlic clove , minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup cilantro leaf , packed
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo , seeded and minced (about 2 medium chiles)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon grated lime zest
• ½ teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:

1. Thaw spinach in microwave for 3 minutes at 40% power.
2. Edges should be thawed but not warm; center should be soft enough to be broken apart into icy chunks.
3. Squeeze partially frozen spinach of excess water.
4. In food processor, process spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, chipotle chiles, lime juice, lime zest, light brown sugar, and cumin until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
5. Transfer to bowl and serve.
6. Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.