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CPK Spinach Dip


Submitted by onethousandways

Makes 8 servings

Almost (if not) identical recipie to the one used in CPK's spinach dip. (Weight Watchers - 12 POINTS)

Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup onions, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
12 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted, drained, wrung out by hand, and coarsely chopped
6 ounces artichoke bottoms, drained and cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese
3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
8 Pitas
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, warm the olive oil and butter together over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently and stopping before the onion and garlic brown.

  2. Sprinkle the flour and continue cooking, stirring continuously, until the mixture turns a golden-blond color, 10 to 15 minutes. Then, whisking continuously, slowly pour in the stock until it is smoothly incorporated. When the mixture begins to simmer, stir in the cream. Let it return to the simmer. Remove from the heat, add the Parmesan, lemon juice, and sugar, and stir until thoroughly blended.

  3. Add the sour cream, spinach, artichoke bottoms, Monterey Jack cheese and Tabasco sauce, and stir until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the cheese has melted. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately, accompanied by tortilla chips or bread.

Categories

Appetizers

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 271.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
529
Calories from Fat
275
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
30.6g
47%
Saturated Fat
14.8g
74%
Cholesterol
69mg
23%
Sodium
917mg
38%
Total Carbohydrates
47.8g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3.8g
15%
Sugars
2.4g
Protein
16.8g
Vitamin A 94% Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 36% Iron 20%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

B-
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in vitamin A
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
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