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Greek Spinach Dip





Yields
2 1/2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)



Total Time
20 mins

This savory Greek spinach dip takes its flavor cues from spanakopita. Serve it with warm pita bread or crisp crudités.

Greek Spinach Dip




Photo: James Baigrie; Randy Mon

 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1/4 cup roughly chopped shallots
 4 green onions, chopped
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 12 ounces spinach leaves
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
 1 cup Greek yogurt
 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  Freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add shallots, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Using a slotted spoon, scoop spinach into a food processor; pulse until roughly puréed, about 5 pulses. Add remaining ingredients except pepper, pulse once just to combine, then season to taste with pepper.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories86
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g9%

Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 227mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 3.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.