Artichoke and Herb Yogurt Dip

A delicious lowfat dip for crudités or chips..

1ounce Parmesan, cut into ½-inch cubes

2tablespoons fresh mint

¼ cup fresh basil

¼ cup fresh parsley

2jars (12-ounce)artichoke hearts

16ounces plain low-fat yogurt

½teaspoon lemon zest

½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼teaspoon kosher salt

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teaspoon freshly ground

 

nutmeg

Makes 4 cups

Approximate preparation time: 6 minutes, plus optional 2 hours for resting

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Process the Parmesan until finely chopped; remove and reserve. Add the fresh herbs to the work bowl; pulse to chop, about 5 pulses. Add remaining ingredients, including reserved Parmesan; pulse 5 times to combine, and then process until all ingredients are incorporated.

Allow dip to rest at least 2 hours in refrigerator for flavors to develop. Remove from refrigerator ½ hour before serving.

Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup):

Calories 41 (52% from fat) carb. 3g pro. 2g fat 2g sat. fat 1g chol. 2mg sod. 115mg calc. 73mg fiber 0g

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Cuisinart FP-12DC manual Appetizers, Artichoke and Herb Yogurt Dip, Delicious lowfat dip for crudités or chips

FP-12DC specifications

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