Despite its thorny, armor-like exterior, research suggests that every effort should be made to eat artichokes. This super food dip is lighter than normal but still packed with flavor!
Ingredients
| Quantity | Unit | Name | Link | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | oz. | frozen spinach | ||
| 3 | tablespoons | chopped green onions | ||
| 3 | tablespoons | chopped onions | ||
| 3 | tablespoons | chopped water chestnuts (optional) | ||
| 1 | (15 oz.) can | artichoke hearts, water-packed | ||
| ¾ | cup | Mori-nu tofu, firm | ||
| ¾ | cup | Cashew Mayo | https://lifeandhealth.org/undo-my-disease/diabetes/cashew-mayo/104712.html | or store-bought light vegan mayo of choice |
| 3 | tablespoons | diced pimientos (optional) | ||
| 1 | tablespoon | nutritional yeast | ||
| ½ | tablespoon | lemon juice | ||
| ½ | tablespoon | onion powder | ||
| ½ | tablespoon | crushed garlic | ||
| ½ | tablespoon | dill weed | ||
| ½ | teaspoon | salt |
Instructions
- Thaw spinach, squeeze out most of the moisture, and put in mixing bowl with onion, green onion, and water chestnut.
- Rinse and drain artichoke hearts and pulse in food processor until coarsely chopped. Add into bowl with spinach.
- Blend the next 9 ingredients in the same food processor and mix in with the spinach mixture.
- Serve with whole-wheat crackers, sliced vegetables, your favorite whole-wheat baguette.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Serving Size: 12 servings
