Garlicky Spinach Dip
Wow guests with this spread that’s served with rounds of French bread, raw veggies, or like hummus with pita wedges. The dip also makes a great sandwich filling with roasted vegetables and olives.
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Wow guests with this spread that’s served with rounds of French bread, raw veggies, or like hummus with pita wedges. The dip also makes a great sandwich filling with roasted vegetables and olives.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish, if desired
- 1 cup cubed French bread, preferably stale
- 1 10-oz. pkg. chopped spinach, thawed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 Tbs.)
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish, if desired
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread walnuts on baking sheet and toast 7 to 10 minutes, or until light brown and fragrant. Cool 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place bread cubes in bowl and cover with 1/2 cup cold water. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes, then drain. Squeeze to remove excess water. Place bread, walnuts, spinach, and garlic in food processor, and purée 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and brown sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Purée until combined. To serve: Spread dip in shallow plate, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 166
- Carbohydrate Content 6 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 15.5 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 92 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g