Recipe #91: Spinach Artichoke Dip

I worked out for the first time in a long time tonight. I have been intentionally avoiding the zumba class at my fitness center because the instructor was not the greatest. Granted, she was not completely terrible by any means but I would hardly break a sweat during her dance routines. So with the zumba class being the only reason I went to the gym I just quit going altogether. I started doing my own exercises at home but I ran out of motivation and variety on my own.

So tonight I gave the gym another go and not only did I try Yoga for the first time but I completely got my tush handed to me during the zumba class. I was praying after only 30 minutes into the class that I had somehow lucked out and stepped into a zumba class that was only 45 minutes long...no such luck. The class was an hour and I was thoroughly exhausted by the time I got home. But even though I could hardly move my legs I still had plenty of strength bringing the fork to my mouth. I was starving!

Even though I have been watching my carbohydrate and sodium intake I did cheat a little bit tonight. After burning so many calories I made low fat spinach artichoke dip with unsalted tortilla chips. Even though I had a few chips with this dip I was really pleased and satisfied with this low fat recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/hot-spinach-and-artichoke-dip.html. This was the perfect dish after a long hard workout and I savored every single bite!

Ingredients:

* 1 10 oz package of Spinach
* 12 oz of Artichoke Hearts
* 1/2 large White Onion
* 2 large cloves of Garlic
* 1/2 cup of Non Fat Greek Yogurt
* 1/2 cup of Low Fat Mayonnaise with Olive Oil and Cracked Pepper
* 2/3 cups of Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
* 1/2 cup of Shredded Non Fat Mozzarella Cheese
* 1 bag of Unsalted Tortilla Chips





Cooking Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and then add the package of spinach.

Once cooked remove from the heat and drain.

On a cutting board chop the white onion.

In a food processor mix on low the artichoke hearts, the onion, and garlic.

In a medium mixing bowl add all of the ingredients together.

Spray a 9x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Pour the mixed ingredients into this baking dish.

Place the dish in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Serve hot with the tortilla chips.