Cheesy Cauliflower Spinach Dip
This Cheesy Cauliflower Spinach Dip is Low Carb and much lower in calories than a traditional spinach dip. This is so cheesy, creamy, and loaded with flavor, it's definitely my new favorite healthy appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 head of Cauliflower washed stems removed, and florets chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 5 oz fresh Spinach
- 2 large cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Shallot
- 3 tsp Lemon juice juice from about 1/2 a Lemon
- 1 cup full fat Coconut Milk I used Thai brand that comes in a can
- 1 tsp ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Tbs EVOO
Instructions
- In medium saucepan add Cauliflower florets and fill with water until cauliflower is covered.
- Bring to a boil and cook Cauliflower for 10 minutes.
- While Cauliflower is cooking, add EVOO and Spinach to a 9 inch Cast Iron Skillet and saute over med-low heat until Spinach is wilted, 5-8 min.
- In a 7 cup food processor add Garlic and Shallots.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add cooked Cauliflower, Lemon Juice, Coconut Milk, Nutmeg, Salt, and Pepper.
- Pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Add in 1 cup Mozzarella, pulse 10 seconds until mixed in.
- Add Cauliflower mixture to the 9 inch Cast Iron Skillet with the Spinach.
- Stir Spinach in mixture.
- Top with 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese.
- Broil on HI for 2-3 minutes until slightly brown on top and bubbly.
- Serve with Gluten Free Baguettes, corn chips, or veggies.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1739IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1mg
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