Lightened Up Artichoke Dip Recipe

This low point artichoke dip will be a hit and not end up on your hips!

PREP TIME10 minutes

COOK TIME10 minutes

ADDITIONAL TIME5 minutes

TOTAL TIME25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup green chopped onion

• 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (this is my favorite cheese)

• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

• 2 (15 oz) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (I like bigger chunks)

• 1 (8 oz) package of fat-free cream cheese, softened

• 1 (8oz) container of reduced fat sour cream

Instructions

1. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
   Add the garlic, sauté an extra minute.
   Put the onion, peppers and garlic mixture in the slow cooker.
   Add in the parmesan cheese and the rest of the ingredients.
   Stir until mixed well.
   Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until all cheese is melted.  Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Information

Yield

20

Serving Size

1Amount Per ServingCalories52Total Fat3gSaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0gUnsaturated Fat1gCholesterol10mgSodium175mgCarbohydrates2gFiber0gSugar1gProtein3g