Spicy Basil Artichoke Dip
By: Ashley Dew
This easy and super flavorful recipe is sure to become a go-to for holiday parties in need of a tasty, yet healthy, appetizer. Filled with artichokes, fragrant basil and garlic, and as much heat from fresh jalapeños as you’d like, it will light up your tastebuds like a Christmas tree and to boot, it goes great with any of your favorite veggies.
Basil is an ancient herb used all over the world. It’s nutrient-rich and offers plenty of antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. So this polyphenol power player should definitely be on the lineup for your next holiday gathering!
Servings
6
Ready In:
25 mins
Calories:
299
Good For:
Side
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup jarred artichoke hearts, drained
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ jalapeño, or more for extra heat
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice from 1 large lemon, about ¼ cup
Instructions
Step 1
Boil 2 cups of water then remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Add raw almonds and soak for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked almonds. Combine all the ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Serve the dip in a bowl. Try it as a dip with sliced vegetables. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Servings | 6 |
| Amount per Serving | |
| Calories | 299 |
| Total Fat | 28.5g |
| – Saturated Fat | 3.2g |
| – Monounsaturated Fat | 18.6g |
| – Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4g |
| – Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 319mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.4g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 3.6g |
| – Sugars | 1.1g |
| Protein | 7.5g |
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