Healthy Spinach Parmesan Dip and Pita Chips

Photo: lisa chang

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

3 garlic cloves, grated

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 package (10 -ounce) frozen spinach

1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed

cup (about 3 ounces) ⅓ -less-fat cream cheese, softened

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

cup plain fat-free yogurt (can substitute Greek yogurt)

1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Defrost spinach and squeeze out excess water. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add salt and spinach; sauté 3 minutes or until the spinach is warmed through.

Place spinach mixture, basil, cream cheese, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon spinach mixture into a medium bowl. Add yogurt and Parmesan; stir to combine. Chill.