Hot Artichoke-Parmesan Spread

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From EatingWell:  April 1998, November/December 1994

This update of a holiday entertaining classic delivers all of the rich flavor with far less of the usual fat. Serve with pita crisps or toasted slices of French bread.

About 1 1/3 cups | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place artichoke hearts in the center of a clean kitchen towel; gather up the ends and twist firmly to extract all the moisture.
3. Combine the artichokes, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Spread the mixture in an even layer in a small ovenproof gratin dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and bake until the top is golden, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 31 Calories; 2 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 3 mg Cholesterol; 3 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 109 mg Sodium; 71 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1/2 fat