CARAMELIZED ONION, SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

Caramelized Onion, Spinach & Artichoke Dip image

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories Spreads

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces fresh spinach
12 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Steps:

Heat nonstick or cast iron pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Spray pan with cooking spray and heat for another minute.
Add onion and saute until carmelized, 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes or until wilted.
Remove from heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F
Put artichokes and spinach-onion mixture in a food processor fitted with a standard cutting blade.
Chop for 1 minute.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, and yogurt and whirl for 2 minutes.
Add Parmesan, chives, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
Chop for another 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are finely minced and entire mixture is well-blended.
Place dip in 4 qt ceramic baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
Remove from heat and serve with vegetables, crackers, and bread.