GMA Recipe: Heart-Healthy Artichoke and Spinach Dip

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Heart-Healthy Artichoke and Spinach Dip
From Devin Alexander
November 8, 2005

Devin Alexander understands the value of cooking healthy meals. The world-famous chef lost 55 pounds and has kept it off for 12 years. Alexander showed Good Morning America how to prepare healthy Artichoke and Spinach Dip from the American Heart Accociateion's cookbook, "No-Fad Diet."

Heart-Healthy Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Ingredients

15-to16-ounce can no-salt-added cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained

4 medium green onions (green and white parts), chopped

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained, or 10-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 cup fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt or fat-free or light sour cream

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a food processor or blender, process the beans, green onions, and garlic until smooth, scraping the side several times. Add the remaining ingredients. Process until smooth.

Transfer the dip to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for 2 hours to 4 days before serving.

Nutritional Value Per Serving:

Calories: 25
Total Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Sodium: 56 mg
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Sugar: 1 g
Protein: 2 g