Snack: Healthier Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Recipe by Barbara Chernetz Creamy spinach dip, made smarter. Our version tastes just as yummy as T.G.I. Friday's (1,080 calories and 70 grams of fat per cup) — but has only one third of the calories. You get the same portion of creamy spinach dip with ou

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Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Healthier Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 1/2 c. protein- and calcium-fortified nonfat milk, such as Skim Plus (it's thicker than regular skim milk)
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 c. grated Romano cheese
1 c. frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c. frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, chopped
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 plum tomato
4 oz. tortilla chips
A few shavings of Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Whisk flour and milk in a large saucepan until blended; stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Turn on burner and bring mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to bubble and thickens to the consistency of heavy cream, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low; whisk in Romano cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until melted.
Stir in spinach, artichokes, salt, and pepper, then simmer, uncovered on low heat, 5 minutes. Spoon into a serving dish. Scatter top with diced tomato and shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve with chips.

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