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ARTICHOKE DIP

2 Artichokes Hearts Click to learn how to trim & clean artichoke's heart 1 Bunch (7 oz - 198 g) Spinach 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese 1/2 Cup Sour Cream 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise 2 Garlic Cloves 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Cup Mozzarella Cheese 1 Lemon Salt, Ground Chili Pepper, Black Pepper Powder, Dried Basil PREPARATIONS: 1- Cut the artichokes in four. 2- Slice the lemon. DIRECTIONS: 1- In a small pot, squeeze the lemons and place them in the pot. 2- Add salt, place the sliced artichokes in the pot. 3- Add boiling water to the pot until it covers the artichokes. 4- Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes over medium heat or until tender. 5- Drain the artichokes and transfer them into a bowl. 6- Microwave spinach for 3 minutes. 7- (Allow to cool down) Squeeze and drain the excessive juice from the spinach thoroughly. 8- Chop the tangled spinach in small pieces and add to the artichoke bowl. 9- In a separate bowl, Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise to mix. 10- Mash the garlic cloves into the bowl. 11- Sprinkle ground chili pepper, black pepper powder, dried basil, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. 12- Add the artichokes and spinach to this bowl. 13- Stir well, mash the artichokes in the mixture as you're stirring. 14- Transfer the artichoke dip into a bakeware. 15- Top the dip with 1/4 cup of parmesan and 1/4 mozzarella cheese, spread evenly across the surface. 16- Preheat oven to 350º F (176º C), cook the artichoke dip for 30 minutes. Serve Hot.

ARTICHOKE DIP CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Artichoke dip is full of benefits. Artichokes contain high amounts of antioxidants. They believed to be a cancer preventer and it may even be a cancer treatment. Anti cancer agent in artichoke can also prevent the risk of breast cancer. Artichoke are good for the liver too, it has been a liver treatment medicine in some cultures. Artichoke can be very helpful to treat hangover. 3.5 oz (100 grams) of artichoke dip has 155 calories and 104 calories from fat. Artichoke dip contains high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A. It is also high in calcium.