Cheesy Artichoke Dip

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Makes about 2½ cups, or 10 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup artichoke hearts (canned or frozen without oil)
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3—4 tablespoons grated parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• A few drops of hot sauce, to taste
• ¼–½ cup diced pimentos or roasted red peppers

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, purée the cottage cheese. Add mayonnaise, parmesan or Romano cheese and mustard and blend.
2. Add artichokes and purée. Mix in the pimentos.
3. Place in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and heat for 2 minutes.
4. Remove cover carefully. Stir and heat for another 1 or 2 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
5. Add hot sauce, additional cheese and salt as needed.

The dip can be baked in a 325° oven for about 30 minutes. Serve the dip with raw vegetables such as bell peppers and cucumbers, or with crackers, pita chips or tortilla strips. Or make a wrap with a whole grain tortilla, some of the dip, shredded lettuce and assorted vegetables.

Optional: Add minced green onion or chives. Add shredded crab or chopped baby clams.

Nutrition at a Glance (per 1/4 cup Serving)
Calories: 70
Total fat 3g
Saturated fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 4g
Protein 4g