Artichoke and Chili Pepper Dip
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Chile peppers give extra kick to this low-fat version of the ever-popular artichoke dip.

Servings:
Makes 36
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Ingredients
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1 9-ouncepackage frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and finely choppedsee savings

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1/2 cupplain fat-free yogurtsee savings

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1/2 cupfat-free mayonnaise dressing or salad dressingsee savings

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1/4 cupgrated Parmesan or Romano cheesesee savings

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2 tablespoonscanned, diced green chili peppers, drainedsee savings

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1 teaspoondried Italian seasoning, crushedsee savings

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Nonstick cooking spraysee savings

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Pita Crisps and/or vegetable dippers such as red sweet pepper wedges, baby carrots, and celery stickssee savings

Directions
1.
Stir together artichoke hearts, yogurt, mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing, Parmesan or Romano cheese, chili peppers, and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
2.
Coat a 9-inch pie plate or an 8-inch round quiche dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon artichoke mixture into pie plate. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven about 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm with Pita Crisps and/or sweet pepper wedges. Makes 36 (1-tablespoon) servings.
Make ahead tip
Prepare artichoke heart mixture; cover and chill up to 24 hours. Spread in prepared pie plate or quiche dish and bake as above.
Pita Crisps
Cut 6 pita bread rounds in half horizontally; cut each half into 6 wedges. Place pita wedges in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp. Makes 36 (two crisp) servings.
Make ahead tip
Place Pita Crisps in plastic bag; seal and store at room temperature up to 24 hours or freeze up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition information
Calories 38, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 3%, Iron 2%. Exchanges: Starch .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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