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Creamy Artichoke Dip





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Makes 1 1/2 cups

Time: about 15 minutes. Get into the spirit of artichoke season by revisiting artichoke dip, that gooey, melty, mayonnaisey 1960s classic. Serve with crackers, crostini, or crudités; you can even use it as a sauce for grilled fish or chicken.

Creamy Artichoke Dip




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
 1/2 pound cream cheese
 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) thawed frozen artichoke hearts
 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leafed parsley
 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded fresh lemon zest
 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
Step 1
1

Whirl all ingredients in a food processor until blended and artichokes break into small pieces.

Step 2
2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories40
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g5%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 108mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 1.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.