Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

• 1 box chopped frozen spinach, thawed
• 2 cans artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
• the juice of 1 lemon
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 few drops of tabasco sauce (optional)
• 2 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp sour cream
• 1 bag shredded (~12 oz) cheese blend (such as asiago, cheddar, parmesan and mozzarella) - reserving a handful for sprinkling on top before baking
• wheat crackers, french loaf or sliced sour dough bread for dipping

1. In a large bowl blend chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, and lemon juice (and a few drops tabasco if desired). Set aside.
2. Lightly saute the chopped onion in olive oil til nearly translucent and add garlic 1 minute before removing from heat. Add sauteed veggies to spinach/artichoke mixture. Add the mayo, sour cream, and shredded cheese til well-blended. Spread into an oiled casserole dish, sprinkle with a handful of leftover cheese and bake at 350 til lightly brown and bubbling, about 45 minutes.

frozen spinach, water, lemon, onion, clove garlic, tabasco sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, sprinkling, crackers

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/healthy-spinach-artichoke-dip-1216044 (may not work)