Avocado Spinach Artichoke Dip
Finding something good to get your meal started in the right direction? This Avocado Spinach Artichoke Dip is the way to go. Avocado, lemon juice, cream cheese and garlic are blended together until smooth, then mixed with chopped spinach and artichoke hearts. The mixture comes out green and flavorful. Serve with crackers, you will get hooked with it.
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minutesThis avocado spinach artichoke dips is also great to serve as a side dish and light lunch. My family just fall for it.
Ingredients
2 avocados
1 c. frozen spinach, drained and chopped
1 c. canned artichoke hearts, chopped
4 oz. cream cheese
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
kosher salt
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Directions
- Add avocados, lemon juice, cream cheese and garlic to a small food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour avocado mixture into a medium bowl and fold in spinach, artichoke and parsley. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with more parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve.
Recipe Video
Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53717/avocado-spinach-artichoke-dip-recipe/
Notes
Avocado Spinach Artichoke Dip is a no-cook, creamy dip that blends ripe avocado with cream cheese, lemon juice, and garlic for a smooth base. Once blended, chopped spinach and artichoke hearts are folded in, adding texture and familiar flavors without requiring any baking. The dip is finished with simple seasoning and fresh parsley for a clean, balanced profile.
This recipe works well because the avocado and cream cheese create a rich but spreadable base that holds the mix-ins evenly. Lemon juice adds acidity, which helps balance the richness and keeps the color fresh. Blending the base ingredients first ensures a smooth consistency, while folding in the spinach and artichokes at the end keeps them from breaking down too much. The contrast between the creamy base and the chopped vegetables gives the dip structure.
This dip fits easily into everyday home cooking since it comes together quickly and uses common ingredients. It’s best served shortly after mixing, but can be refrigerated briefly if needed. Stirring before serving helps refresh the texture. Small adjustments, such as increasing the garlic or spice level, can be made without changing the overall structure of the dip.