Description
This Shamrock Spinach Artichoke Dip with Green Tortilla Chips is a delightful blend of creamy goodness and fresh herbs. Made with spinach, cream cheese, and a hint of lime, it is perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. The green tortilla chips add a festive touch, making it an ideal option for casual entertaining or satisfying cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 8oz package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 green tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- lime juice, optional
- sea salt
Instructions
- Cook spinach in a frying pan or skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked spinach to a container and refrigerate to cool.
- Prepare the tortilla chips by cutting out shamrock shapes from the green tortillas.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Arrange the shamrock shapes on a lined baking sheet, brush with oil or melted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake the chips for 5-8 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Optionally, spritz lime juice on the warm tortilla chips.
- For the spinach dip, blend the remaining olive oil with the cooled spinach, cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning based on your taste.
Using butter instead of olive oil for the chips adds a rich flavor.
Chill the dip in the fridge for an hour for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg