WLBT.com - Jackson, MSSpinach-Green Onion Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and stems removed
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1 cup of diced sweet onions
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• Juice of one lemon
• 1/8 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup Garlic Chili Sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Assorted chips or crackers

Directions:

Rinse spinach, drain but do dry. Blanche for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly wilted. Transfer to paper towels; squeeze out excess liquid. Cool slightly; coarsely chop.

In a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add green onions, sweet onions, and garlic; cook until wilted. Set aside.

In a medium bowl whisk together yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon peel, lemon juice red pepper flakes, garlic chili sauce and sea salt (feel free to adjust seasonings to your taste). Stir in spinach, green onions and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer dip to a storage container; cover and chill over night.

Questions? Email Julie Levanway.

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