Description
This Shamrock Spinach Artichoke Dip with Green Tortilla Chips offers a blend of creamy cheese, fresh spinach, and aromatic basil. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, it combines easy preparation with mouthwatering flavors, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking homemade deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 8oz package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 green tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- lime juice, optional
- sea salt
Instructions
- Cook the spinach so it has time to cool.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked spinach to a small container and refrigerate to cool.
- Prepare the tortilla chips by cutting shamrock shapes from the tortillas.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the cut shamrocks on a lined baking sheet, brush with oil or melted butter, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes, until golden on the edges.
- Spritz lime juice on warm tortilla chips if desired.
- In a bowl, mix the remaining oil, cooled spinach, cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Feel free to use frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable; just make sure to thaw and drain it well.
Customize the dip by adding some shredded cheese or other herbs for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
