Healthy Twist on Comfort Classics

Written by Kailey Proctor
Part of National Nutrition Month 2013

We all have those comfort meals that just speak to our soul. Often times these foods contain cholesterol, saturated fat, sodium and sugar, which are not very beneficial to our health. However, eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite meals. Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a beloved appetizer in America but not the best option when dining out. Yet with a few modifications, you can easily enjoy this delicious appetizer in a sandwich any time of the day!

Serves: 1

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Picture by Kailey Proctor

•  2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread
•  2 Slices of Muenster Cheese
• 2 Tbsp of Part-skim Ricott
•  5 Artichoke Hearts
• Handful of spinach
• Olive oil for the pan
• Seasonings – Basil, Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1. In a small skillet, heat up some olive oil on low/medium heat.
2. Add your seasonings.
3. Sautee the spinach and cook until it turns deep green and wilts.
4. While the spinach is cooking, combine the ricotta and artichoke hearts in a bowl. Add a little garlic powder to the mix.
5. Once the spinach is done cooking, add the spinach to the ricotta/artichoke heart mixture and stir
6. Spread the spinach & artichoke dip onto two slices of bread.
7. Place the two slices of muenster cheese on top of the spinach & artichoke dip on one of the slices of bread
8. Take other slice of bread and make into a sandwich
9. Place onto a small skillet that is greased with olive oil
10. Flip when bottom is golden brown

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