Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip

From Timika Chambers, CDE, here is a savory side that is easy to make with just 4 ingredients. 

A food processor is a wonderful kitchen gadget to prepare healthier versions of meals and snacks in minutes. This cream cheese yogurt dip is a hit at my home, and no one notices the difference when I add chopped onions and garlic to this dip. Start with this recipe and experiment with adding flavors to find your favorite mix!

Ingredients

• 8oz cream cheese (chef's note: place the package of cream cheese on top of your oven as it preheats to soften and make mixing easier)
• 1 to 2 cups spinach or kale
• 2 TBSP plain yogurt
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2. Optional: sauté spinach with 1 tsp of extra-virgin olive oil. Or,  add the spinach right into a glass bowl with the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and plain yogurt. Mix well. 
3. For best results, put all ingredients into a food processor and blend them together before placing the mixture in an oven-safe dish. 
4. Bake the dip for 15-20 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese for a flavorful top (optional). 

Serve with non-gluten chips or bread (not included in nutritional information below). Warm chips go well with the dip. Dip serving size: 1 TBSP.