Hot Artichoke Parmesan Spread

== Description ==
This update of a holiday entertaining classic delivers all of the rich flavor with far less of the usual fat. Serve with pita crisps or toasted slices of French bread.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
* Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 07.14.07
* Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
* Makes about 1⅓ cups
== Ingredients ==
* 1 x 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
* 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
* ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
* 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
* dash of cayenne pepper
* salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Place artichoke hearts in the center of a clean kitchen towel; gather up the ends and twist firmly to extract all the moisture.
# Combine the artichokes, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and cayenne pepper in a food processor.
# Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
# Season with salt and black pepper.
# Spread the mixture in an even layer in a small ovenproof gratin dish.
# Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and bake until the top is golden, about 15 minutes.
# Serve warm.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* Per tablespoon: 31 calories | 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono) | 3 mg cholesterol | 3 g carbohydrate | 2 g protein | 1 g fiber | 109 mg sodium | 71 mg potassium. 
* 0 Carbohydrate Servings
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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