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A Healthier Artichoke Dip

Published: Oct 2, 2016 ยท Modified: Jul 4, 2024 by Lisa Keys ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 14 Comments

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Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Quinoa with wooden spoon.

A healthier artichoke dip.

Earlier this month I received a most flattering email from Chosen Foods. You may recall the brand for the avocado oil featured in my funfetti zucchini bread. Chosen Foods promotes a healthy, conscious and happy lifestyle and feels Good Grief Cook fits in with the companyโ€™s philosophy.

How could I resist a collaboration with a brand I already love and one so kind to seek me out with such nourishing words: โ€œWe love sharing our products with inspiring influencers (like you!) in the health and wellness space.โ€ Well, Chosen Foods you inspire me to get in the kitchen to share a healthier artichoke dip topped with toasted quinoa.

Chosen Foods ingredients for a healthier artichoke dip.

This recipe is for my brother, Louis. He is a huge Rutger's University football fan and spends quite a bit of time tailgating. It's unfortunate that we have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol and heart disease, so I thought he could benefit from a new and improved heart healthy artichoke dip that he could share with all the Big Red fans.

Friends of Rutgers.
Lou on the left
My brothers at a tail gate.
tailgating brothers
Let's Tailgate

A healthier artichoke dip starts with artichokes, shallots and jalapeรฑo getting a quick roast in avocado oil. Next, bathe the veggies in a creamy avocado oil mayo dressing including parmesan and fresh lemon plus a crispy topping of toasted nutty quinoa. No heavy butter drenched bread crumbs here. Serve it up with some fresh vegetable dippers and whole grain crackers. So good and good for you.

BTW-the avocado oil mayo mixed with a little fresh lime juice is also perfect in your favorite Mexican elote corn recipes.

A healthier artichoke dip.
Quinoa with wooden spoon.

Roasted Artichoke Dip

Lisa Keys
healthy version of the old stand by
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (12 oz.) package frozen artichoke hearts
  • ยผ cup sliced shallots
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Chosen Foods Avocado Oil
  • ยผ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ยฝ cup Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo
  • ยผ cup mascarpone cheese or low fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ยฝ cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons toasted Chosen Foods Royal White Quinoa*

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven 450F. Line a small baking sheet with foil.
  • Toss artichoke hearts, shallots and jalapenos with avocado oil and spread out on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.ย 
  • ย Roast for 25 minutes; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to food processor and pulse 6 or 7 times to chop artichokes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375F.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl whisk mayo, mascarpone and lemon juice. Stir in ยฝ cup parmesan and artichoke mixture; spoon into a small ready to serve baking dish smoothing the top.ย 
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Mix remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese with toasted quinoa and sprinkle evenly over top of dip. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes more or until artichoke dip is bubbly.
  • Cool slightly before serving with crackers or slices of bread.ย 

Notes

*To toast quinoa: Heat oven to 375F. Toss 1 cup of quinoa with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil; spread out on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until quinoa is golden brown. Cool and store in a jar in the refrigerator.ย 

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword artichoke, Chosen Foods, healthy dip, quinoa, roasted
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Thank you Chosen Foods for sharing your goodness with me. Can't wait to try those chia seeds and cooking sprays. Until then remember that avocado oil has that fabulously high smoke point which is best for roasting the end of summer harvest.

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  1. Sallie

    October 02, 2016 at 6:54 am

    Bravo!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 02, 2016 at 6:57 am

      You would really love this brand of products. Chosen Foods is as healthy as it gets.

      Reply
  2. Tracy Matino

    October 02, 2016 at 7:00 am

    5 stars
    Wow! These are winners. Thanks for the Lou and Cole shout outs! Can't wait for Cole to try it out for lunch!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 02, 2016 at 7:03 am

      you are another one of my health conscious readers....these products are so well made, non-gmo, heart healthy---you should look them up and add them to your pantry

      Reply
  3. Julie

    October 02, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Awesome recipes. We love quinoa and I am always looking for recipes for it. And i did not know that about avocado oil and smoke point, and since we love roasted veggies, I will try it.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 02, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      So happy I got to teach you about smoke point. Olive oil has a smoke point of only 350F and can turn bitter if roasting at higher temperatures.

      Reply
  4. Louis Matino (@LouMatino)

    October 02, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Appreciate the shout out and the heart healthy recipe!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 02, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      appreciate your fun tailgate photos....be well

      Reply
  5. Veronica

    October 02, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    I can't wait to try these recipes, Lisa!! I really I really like the Quinoa breakfast cup-I'm always looking for new breakfast options and that one is right up my alley!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 02, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Oh let me know if you make the tiramisu breakfast cup. It seemed a little bit crazy out of the box but I really think it.

      Reply
  6. Alice D'Antoni Phillips

    October 02, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    What a beautiful post, Lisa! I love it and I LOVE your recipes!! You were the 'chosen one' for the chosen foods...no one could have done it better! xoxo

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 02, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you very much for the encouraging words <3

      Reply
  7. Wendy Liebling

    October 03, 2016 at 7:01 am

    5 stars
    Yum, these recipes are a keeper! It's a good thing you're not sitting around eating bon bon's (although you should on occasion) and instead you are creating such great ideas. Chosen foods has chosen well. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 03, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      You will love these products my health conscious friend

      Reply

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