Makeover Spinach Artichoke Spread

Name: Makeover Spinach Artichoke Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) soft tofu, drained; 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 3 garlic cloves, minced

Makeover Spinach Artichoke Spread was a bubbling-hot success for our recipe revamp team. It boasts 60% less fat than the original recipe that Susanne Nonekowski sent from Oak Harbor, Ohio. It even has nearly half of the calories.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) soft tofu, drained
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon into an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 109 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Spinach-Artichoke Dip in Light & Tasty February/March 2006

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ElaineMP

Jul 13, 2013

This recipe inspired me to try another version, going for a creamier, more dip-like quality. Substitute the mayo for low-fat or fat-free cream cheese and fresh spinach. A quick pulse in the blender (with a pinch of sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper) mixes the ingredients beautifully.
ozlem

May 24, 2011

awesome taste...
jillandrews

Apr 4, 2010

Doesn't compare to the original version of this recipe. Served it for a appetizer & didn't even get half-finished. Sad loss of artichokes :(
hobbieb

Jul 16, 2009

This was FANTASTIC!! My daughter's friend is a hostess at a very upscale restaurant and they serve the "fat" version. She tried and loved it. She practically licked the bowl clean, and she actually thought it was every bit as good as the "fat" one. I will definitely be making this again and again. Thanks!