Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip
Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip balances creamy richness with bright, tangy notes from marinated artichokes and a hint of lemon. Melted Romano and Parmesan add savory depth, while roasted red peppers and garlic lift the flavor. Serve warm for game day spreads, holiday appetizers, or any casual gathering with crunchy chips, crudités, or toasted baguette.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, roasted peppers, garlic, and lemon juice in a baking dish, then sprinkle the croutons on top.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the croutons are browned, about 35 minutes.
- Calories 169.7 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.27 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 4.42 g 2%
- Total Fat 12.75 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 8.51 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.92 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 327.31 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 230.38 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 123.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 49.74 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Spinach Artichoke Dip is an American appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Chopped Spinach, Cream Cheese, and Garlic Croutons. Each serving provides about 169.7 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip?
- It is an American dip recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Chopped Spinach, Cream Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 169.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip healthy?
- Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 169.7 calories and 6.27 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 327.31 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.51 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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