Monday, December 17, 2012

Spinach Artichoke Dip - Healthy


I saw this on abc today. It looks yummy - and healthy.. bonus :) I have yet to try it. 

Healthified Spinach Atrichoke Dip







Updated: 11:39 am | Published: 11:23 am
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Makes 15 (1/4 cup) servings 
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can Cannellini Beans (white kidney beans); drained, rinsed and pureed 
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts; drained and chopped
  • 8 ounces frozen spinach; thawed, squeezed dry and chopped 
  • 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt 
  • 3 cloves garlic; minced 
  • 1/4 cup grated three cheese blend (such as Kraft Parmesan, Romano and Asiago blend)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine pureed beans, artichoke hearts, spinach, yogurt, garlic, cheeses, salt and pepper. Scoop mixture into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information (1/4 cup): Calories: 91, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 1.5 mg, Sodium: 381 mg, Total Carbs: 8 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 1 g, Protein 6 g.

Easy Homemade Pita Chips
Makes 32 chips
  • 4 large Pita bread rounds 
  • olive oil spray
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a pizza cutter, cut each pita bread round into 8 pieces. Place on cookie sheet. Spray each "chip" liberally with olive oil. Sprinkle "chips" with seasoned salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.

The most wonderful time of the year!!

Our little bug is 9 months! I can't believe his is so big.. and gets cuter and more opinionated by the day. We love hearing his little voice come out more and more. His favorite sound "Ekk ek ekk" sounds more like animal babble than baby and it sure gets heads to turn in church or wherever we are... thank heavens for the pacifer! :)
New favorite Candy

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 Macy's Candy Shoppee window @ City Creek Mall


Watching the live nativity with Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Hayden at the SLC Temple

Easton's first train ride!

Riding home on the trak from seeing the christmas lights

Merry Christmas!! Hope your family is blessed with joy as you remember Christ this Christmas and that this new year is filled with wonderful surprises for you! Love, The Jumpers