Spinach Artichoke Dip with White Beans and Fresh Basil
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Beans, Drained
- 12 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil
- 1 cup Artichoke Hearts, Canned Or Marinated
- 3/4 cups Fresh Mozzarella, Grated
- 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2.
- Bring a pot of water with a pinch of salt to a boil.
- 3.
- In a food processor, blend beans, cream cheese, garlic cloves, paprika, and chicken broth until smooth.
- 4.
- When water boils, plunge spinach and basil into water for 30 seconds or until spinach is bright green.
- Drain in sink and rinse with cold water.
- Squeeze excess water from spinach/basil mixture.
- 5.
- Add spinach/basil mix, artichokes, and mozzarella to food processor and blend on low for 30-50 seconds until combined but still a little chunky.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6.
- Place mixture in an oven-proof container and bake for 20-30 minutes.
- For the final 3-5 minutes, turn heat up to broil to brown top.
- Dip is done when top is slightly brown and cheese is bubbly.
- 7.
- Serve warm with pita chips, whole wheat baguette or crackers.
- Enjoy!
white beans, weight cream cheese, garlic, paprika, chicken broth, fresh spinach, fresh basil, hearts, fresh mozzarella, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/spinach-artichoke-dip-with-white-beans-and-fresh-basil/ (may not work)