Garlicky Spinach Dip

• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish, if desired
• 1 cup cubed French bread, preferably stale
• 1 10-oz. pkg. chopped spinach, thawed
• 5 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 Tbs.)
• 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish, if desired
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Spread walnuts on baking sheet and toast 7 to 10 minutes, or until light brown and fragrant.
3. Cool 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, place bread cubes in bowl and cover with 1/2 cup cold water.
5. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes, then drain.
6. Squeeze to remove excess water.
7. Place bread, walnuts, spinach, and garlic in food processor, and puree 2 minutes, or until smooth.
8. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and brown sugar, and season with salt and pepper.
9. Puree until combined.
10. To serve: Spread dip in shallow plate, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired.

walnuts, bread, chopped spinach, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/garlicky-spinach-dip/ (may not work)