BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip HEALTHY & TASTY

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel is lower in fat, while ricotta is more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino is a cost-effective alternative.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while provolone is often cheaper.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add olive oil to the skillet.

Add diced shallots and sauté until fragrant.

Add fresh basil and thawed frozen spinach, and cook until combined.

In a food processor, combine cream cheese, garlic, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, vegetable stock, salt, and red chili flakes. Puree until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Add drained and sliced artichokes, lemon juice, and shredded Italian blend cheese to the bowl and mix well.

Combine the sautéed shallot, basil, and spinach mixture with the other ingredients in the bowl.

Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish.

Top with additional shredded cheese.

Bake in the oven at 450°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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