Considering the fact that 40 million Americans fill out NCAA brackets- I’m assuming at least a few of you will watch the games and attend a viewing party or host friends…am I right?

That got me thinking about a recipe that travels well, and is at least SEMI healthy….and this dip is the answer.

I made it for my family over the Christmas holiday as an appetizer and even my brother was a fan, so I tweaked it some more and if I may say- it’s delicious.

Plus, it’s green…just like my team THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS!

Slam Dunk Kale Artichoke Dip

What You Need/Grocery List:

• either a can of quartered artichoke heats or a healthy serving of artichokes from the salad bar.
• a bag of spinach and/or a container full of spinach from the salad bar.
• a bunch of kale- I get mine pre chopped from Whole Foods salad bar. You can also buy your own and chop it
• a small container of Greek Yogurt- PLAIN. I like to use the 2% fat version
• 1/2 cup of light mayo
• 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• a head of garlic
• 2 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• either a fresh round load of bread or crackers/bread for dipping
• a blender or food processor
• a round or square baking dish- oven safe

What To Do:

• pre heat your oven to 350 degrees, cut off top of garlic and place cut side up , wrapped in tin foil and drizzled with olive oil in the oven for about 30 mins. When the garlic is soft enough to squeeze- it’s done.

• sautee 2 tsp olive oil , kale and spinach for about 5 mins or until everything is “wilted”.

• dump the mixture into a blender, add the artichoke and garlic and pulse until blended

• return this mix to a bowl and add your cheeses, yogurt and mayo- and a dash of salt and pepper as needed- stir until it’s all one happy family

• layer into your baking dish, sprinkle some extra cheese on top
• bake – un covered- for around 25 mins or until the top begins to get golden brown

 

• (IF USING ROUND LOAF) cut off top, scoop out middle and break or cut into pieces. Pour dip into bowl and serve with pieces for dipping.
• Otherwise- serve with tortilla chips, or crackers and track that bracket without starving!

* STEP BY STEP VIDEO COMING SOON*