CREAMY BROCCOLI-SPINACH DIP

Creamy Broccoli-Spinach Dip image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 40m

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 clove)
12 ounces small broccoli florets (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 packed cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Rye crispbread, for serving

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Saute garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons water; toss to combine and cook, covered, until broccoli is bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add spinach to skillet, cover, and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to a colander set over a plate. Let cool completely, then press out excess liquid with a spoon.
Coarsely chop broccoli and spinach, then add to a bowl with ricotta, lemon zest and juice, basil, and Parmesan.
Stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature with rye crispbread, or store in refrigerator, covered, up to 3 days.