Spinach-Parmesan Dip

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
• 1/3 cup (about 3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add salt and spinach; sauté 3 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Place spinach mixture in a colander, pressing until mixture is barely moist.
2. Place spinach mixture, basil, cream cheese, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon spinach mixture into a medium bowl. Add yogurt and Parmesan; stir to combine. Chill.