Onion, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip

Enjoy this dip with fresh cut vegetables such as baby carrots, celery sticks, sliced cucumbers, or mini bell peppers. It's a simple way to incorporate more vegetables (and therefore, more nutrients) into your next party spread!
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 15 min
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- Servings
- 20 Servings
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- Serving size
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2 tbsp
Ingredients
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olive oil
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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onion(s) (finely diced)
- 1
- 1
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artichoke hearts (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15-oz) can
- 1 (15-oz) can
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dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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spinach (coarsely chopped)
- 6 oz
- 170 g
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light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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light spreadable cheese wedges (such as laughing cow)
- 4 wedges
- 4 wedges
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freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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lemon (juiced)
- 1
- 1
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add artichokes and thyme and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until veggies begin to brown. Add spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted. Remove skillet from heat.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine light mayonnaise, cheese wedges, and 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds to soften, then mix well. If needed, heat mixture in 15-second increments until cheeses are softened and easily mixed with mayonnaise.
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Add cheese mixture and lemon juice to sauteed vegetables and mix well. Spread dip into a small baking dish, top with remaining 1 tbsp of Parmesan cheese, and bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Serve warm.