In a sad attempt to honor Earth Day (this Wednesday, people!), I am sharing this spinach and artichoke dip. The artichokes are mashed up to form a hummus-like base for this recipe.
Now, if only artichokes were blue! Then we’d have the “blue oceans” and the “green lands.”
See the intentions of my creation now?
No? Ehhh, I’m having trouble too… 😦
But seriously, I cannot think of any naturally blue foods that would give something a blue color (blueberries don’t count either- they bleed violet).
Awww well, a dip is a good dip as long as it tastes good 😉
Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Paleo)
Ingredients:
2 (14oz each) cans of artichokes, rinsed and squeezed of all excess water
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp avocado oil
6 garlic cloves
1/2 an onion, chopped into small bits
4 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp salt
pepper, to taste
Directions:
Combine artichokes and olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth-ish.
In a pan, add avocado oil and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Add in onion and sauté for another 3 minutes. Add in spinach, cover with a lid, and place on low heat. Cook until spinach has wilted. Transfer pan contents into food processor and pulse (just until spinach is broken up). Add salt and pepper and serve!
Posted by aspoonfulofnature on April 20, 2015 at 4:00 am
sounds delicious!!
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Posted by K @ Peeled Wellness on April 20, 2015 at 2:07 pm
I’ve had a life long obsession with spinach and artichoke dip- this is the first ‘healthy’ variation I’ve seen! I’d love for you to share a post at my link up tomorrow, if you’re interested! There’s an explanation on my main menu under ‘Tell ’em Tuesdays.’
xoxo K
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Posted by Deanna on April 20, 2015 at 7:27 pm
Thank you 🙂 And what an awesome thing you’ve set up! I’ll definitely stop on by tomorrow. Thanks for the invite!!!
Posted by Feast Wisely on April 20, 2015 at 5:42 pm
Great dip – I know it’s not paleo but I have a similar one and find substituting the artichoke for feta can work well also!
Posted by Deanna on April 20, 2015 at 7:17 pm
Thanks!! And I’m not strictly paleo so I have no problem digging into some feta cheese 🙂 In fact I’m very tempted to try subbing in feta right now…
Posted by Tiffaspilla on April 21, 2015 at 7:10 am
yum yum, looks great! 🙂 im a fitness blogger on here too! x
Posted by Deanna on April 22, 2015 at 1:12 am
Thanks! And that’s awesome. I’ll be checking out your blog for tips then 🙂
Posted by Tiffaspilla on April 29, 2015 at 6:04 pm
aw thank you darl! oh and btw I just made a new facebook page http://www.facebook.com/tifashley it would mean a lot to me if you stop by and tell me what you think! 🙂 thank you! xxx
Posted by onegirlpaleo on May 4, 2015 at 4:19 pm
This looks amazing – currently obsessed with artichokes! What do you normally serve it alongside with?
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Posted by Deanna on May 4, 2015 at 7:14 pm
Thank you! I normally dip carrots and bell peppers in this. Recently though, I’ve just been plopping a bunch on my plate and eating it as a side dish 🙂
Posted by onegirlpaleo on May 5, 2015 at 4:31 am
Carrots & bell peppers sounds lovely – excited to try this!
Posted by Danielle on May 19, 2015 at 5:47 pm
I love spinach and artichoke dip, and I’m so happy to see a paleo version I can try!
Posted by Deanna on May 19, 2015 at 7:57 pm
Great! I’m happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!!