Description
This Shamrock Spinach Artichoke Dip with Green Tortilla Chips combines vibrant spinach and creamy cheese into a delightful treat. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy recipe ensures a flavorful experience with fresh ingredients and simple steps.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 8oz package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 green tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- lime juice, optional
- sea salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the spinach until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Transfer the cooked spinach to a small container and refrigerate to cool.
- Cut shamrock shapes from green tortillas for the chips.
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- Arrange the shamrock-shaped tortillas on a lined baking sheet, brush with oil or melted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake the tortilla chips for 5-8 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Spritz lime juice on warm tortillas if desired.
- For the dip, mix the cooled spinach with remaining olive oil, cream cheese, yogurt, minced garlic, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For a spicier dip, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or some chopped jalapeños.
Feel free to use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
Chilling the spinach before mixing it with the other ingredients will enhance the dip’s flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg