Make your own super bowl (of dip)!

Written by Lauren Graf    It’s the week before the Super Bowl — time to start planning your party! Why watching men in peak condition compete for athletic glory makes us want to gorge on fatty foods, I’ll never understand. But I don’t judge, I just adapt — your recipes, that is. This delicious, cheesy spinach artichoke dip tastes like a bad-for-you comfort food, but it’s not. Unless you tell them, your guests will never know it calls for healthy ingredients like nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream. Not only does this substitution reduce the amount of artery clogging fat you consume, it also gives you a calcium boost. One serving of this dip provides nearly the same amount of calcium found in a full glass of milk. Calcium is important for maintaining bone health as well as normal blood pressure, so dig in. It’s great with low-fat tortilla chips as well as raw veggies like cucumbers, carrots, or celery — your choice. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the game!

 

Spinach Artichoke Super Bowl Dip

Total Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons sliced onions
• 1 cup chopped spinach, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella

Cooking instructions:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, stir together Parmesan cheese, yogurts, mayonnaise, and garlic.
2. Add artichokes, spinach, and mozzarella. Stir until blended.
3. Heat in microwave on high for about 3 minutes or until fully heated, stirring halfway through.
4. Stir before serving and sprinkle onions on top.

Nutrition content
Per serving (1/4 cup): 110 calories, 5 g fat, 6 g carbohydrate, 1.2 g fiber, 9 g protein, 240 mg calcium (20% daily need)