Low Fat Hot Artichoke Dip

One of my favorite dips is this hot artichoke dip, which is an easy one to modify to reduce fat content. I simply use low fat plain yogurt and fat-free mayonnaise, and just a half cup of parmesan.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt, drained
• 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• Black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine yogurt, mayonnaise and cheese in a small bowl. Add onion and artichoke hearts. Transfer to a small casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve hot, warm or cold with whole grain pita triangles, cut veggies or baked tortilla chips.

Makes 2 cups.

Per 1/4 cup: Calories 51, Calories from Fat 16, Total Fat 1.7g (Sat 1.1g), Cholesterol 6mg, Sodium 368mg, Carbohydrate 5.2g, Fiber 1.3g, Protein 3.6g