Healthy Warm Artichoke Dip

akgrown's Note:

This is a tasty healthy option for an appetizer or snack. Super fast and easy! Serve with warm pita or tortilla chips. From SELF magazine.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
• 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (could also use fresh parmesan)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

1. Finely chop artichoke hearts and put in a microwave-safe dish.
2. Add yogurt, cheese, garlic, and basil. Mix well.
3. Microwave 3 minutes on high. Stir. Microwave 2 minutes more. Serve warm.

Reviews

[sprue]

this had really good flavor but i found it to be better as a casserole than a dip. the yogurt seperated to much and it wasnt creamy so it was hard to dip. i think using sour cream would make it more dippy. i added some chopped jalepeno's for some heat. the flavor is fantastic. just need to to work on the texture but then it may not be as 'healthy'

[*Parsley*]

Wonderful artichoke dip! Best of all, it takes only minutes to make! I loved the extra flavor from the fresh basil and garlic. I used low-fat sour cream and I only had 1/2 cup of fresh parmesan, so I made up the other 1/2 cup with shredded Swiss cheese. AWESOME! I'll be whipping this up often. Thanx for sharing.

[alrats]

This is good, I changed it a bit, added olives and warmed everything but the yogurt in the microwave first, added yogurt last, quick easy no mayo!!