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Even people trying to adhere to a wheat- and dairy-free diet can enjoy this classic dip. Look for goat or sheep’s milk versions of your favorite hard cheese and a soy version of your cream cheese. When you pair the dip with gluten-free crackers or organic whole grain tortilla chips, you are off and running.
Time to table: 20 minutes
Serves: 12
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A source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and manganese
Ingredients*
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 oz grated Pecorino Romano (sheep’s milk) or Caprino Romano (goat’s milk) cheese
1/3 cup organic mayonnaise
1/4 cup soy or goat’s milk cream cheese
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
12 oz canned or frozen artichoke hearts, chopped
*Choose organic ingredients for optimal nutrition.
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. Place minced garlic and chopped onion in a mixing bowl. Add grated cheese, mayo, cream cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper. Stir with a fork until all ingredients are well blended. Add artichoke hearts and blend well. Spoon mixture into a gratin or small casserole dish coated with non-stick spray. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips, or for a lower carb version, on celery or other veggies.
Nutrition
95 calories, 7 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 3 g protein, 140 IU vitamin A, 15 mcg folate, 4 mg vitamin C, 15 mg calcium, 17 mg magnesium, 120 mg potassium, 150 mg sodium
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