Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of twelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.When it comes to summer parties, you can’t have an impressive snack table withoutdelicious dips! Some are smart while some are fat and calorie bombs.Guess which one I’ve got for you?This creamy dip is loaded with crab and artichoke hearts, and it’s perfect for get-togethers or justafternoon snacking. Cue the crudité.Ab-Fab Artichoke Crab DipServes 12Hungry Girl¼ cup light/reduced-fat cream cheese2 wedges light and creamy swiss cheeseOne 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped8 oz. (about 1½ cups) roughly chopped imitation crabmeat or high-quality real crabmeat½ cup light sour cream1 tsp. chopped garlic½ tsp. garlic powder½ tsp. onion powder⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper, or more to taste⅛ tsp. each salt and black pepper, or more to taste2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese1.Place cream cheese and cheese wedges in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth and well mixed.2.Add all other ingredientsexceptParm. Mix thoroughly.3.Microwave for 1 minute. Stir well.4.Top with Parm, and microwave for 1 additional minute, or until warm.Prep Time:10 minutesCook Time:5 minutes or lessWant the ultimate dish on the latest celebrity food news, plus exclusive recipes, videos and more?Click here to subscribe to the People Food newsletter.Nutritional Information:(about 1/4 cup): 64 calories, 2.5g total fat (1.5g sat fat), 302mg sodium, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 5g protein‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of twelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
When it comes to summer parties, you can’t have an impressive snack table withoutdelicious dips! Some are smart while some are fat and calorie bombs.
Guess which one I’ve got for you?
This creamy dip is loaded with crab and artichoke hearts, and it’s perfect for get-togethers or justafternoon snacking. Cue the crudité.
Ab-Fab Artichoke Crab Dip
Serves 12
Hungry Girl
¼ cup light/reduced-fat cream cheese2 wedges light and creamy swiss cheeseOne 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped8 oz. (about 1½ cups) roughly chopped imitation crabmeat or high-quality real crabmeat½ cup light sour cream1 tsp. chopped garlic½ tsp. garlic powder½ tsp. onion powder⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper, or more to taste⅛ tsp. each salt and black pepper, or more to taste2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1.Place cream cheese and cheese wedges in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
2.Add all other ingredientsexceptParm. Mix thoroughly.
3.Microwave for 1 minute. Stir well.
4.Top with Parm, and microwave for 1 additional minute, or until warm.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes or less
Want the ultimate dish on the latest celebrity food news, plus exclusive recipes, videos and more?Click here to subscribe to the People Food newsletter.
Nutritional Information:(about 1/4 cup): 64 calories, 2.5g total fat (1.5g sat fat), 302mg sodium, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 5g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
