EASY ARTICHOKE DIP

If you are looking for a warm dip that you can enjoy, try this artichoke dip. The nutritional information is at the end of the recipe. Perfect carb/protein ratio for diabetics. As with all foods, quantity is key. This should not be a meal!

2 cans (14-oz each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped

2 cups (8-oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 brick (8-oz) cream cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise 

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp plain yogurt

1 tbsp seasoned salt

1 tbsp chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Baked tortilla chips for serving

 

In a slow cooker or crock pot, combine all the ingredients except the tortilla chips. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with tortilla chips.Yield: 5 cups of dip or 20 servings of approximately 1/4 cup.

Per serving (dip only): 152 calories, 12 g (5 sat) fat, 27 mg cholesterol, 519 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 7 g protein

file photo for referencr - not this exact recipe