WHAT ARE WE MUNCH'N ON? ARTICHOKE, SPINACH & WHITE BEAN DIP

 ARTICHOKE, SPINACH & WHITE BEAN DIP

12 servings

approx 87 calories per serving

This took me about 30 minutes from start to finish.

1/4 C grated Romano cheese

1/4 C mayonnaise

1 t fresh lemon juice

1/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1/8 t ground red pepper

2 minced garlic cloves

1 - 15 oz can rinsed and drained white beans

1 - 14 oz can drained and quartered artichoke hearts

1 9 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

1/2 C shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place Romano cheese, mayonnaise, juice, salt, pepper, red pepper, garlic and beans in a food processor until smooth. 

Spoon into bowl. Stir in artichokes and spinach. Spoon into 1 quart glass or ceramic baking dish coated with non stick spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella. 

Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly and brown.

Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.