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Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Yogurt Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 container (16 ounces) low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopping white and green parts separately

Servings: 10
Prep and Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cost/recipe: $5.74
Cost/serving: $0.57

Preparation:

Combine red peppers and artichokes. Pat dry with a paper towel. Add salt, cayenne pepper, minced garlic and chopped green onions (white part only). Mix with plain yogurt until blended. Pour into serving bowl. Sprinkle the remaining green onions over the dip. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or overnight for flavors to blend. Serve with pita crisps or corn tortilla chips.

Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Yogurt Dip
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 60
Total Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 310mg
Carbohydrates: 9g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g (2.6 grams from dairy)
Calcium: 10% Daily Value