Tangy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 5 ounces spinach
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup scallion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
• 15 ounces canned artichoke hearts, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 using just the water clinging to the leaves after rincing, steam the spinach until just wilted, 2 or 3 minutes if using fresh. if using frozen, thaw and squeeze extra liquid off.
• 2 in a food processor, puree the spinach, garlic, beans, scallions, basil (fresh!), and lemon juice until as smooth as you prefer.
• 3 fold in the artichoke hearts and add salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 serve chilled or at room temperature.