Baja Spinach Dip

PROS

This dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.

It’s a crowd-pleaser and perfect for game nights and parties.

It’s also vegetarian and gluten-free.

CONS

This dip is high in saturated fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The sodium content is also high due to the canned tomatoes and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and fat content, this dip contains nutrients from spinach, canned tomatoes, and black olives.
Spinach is rich in vitamin K, vitamin C, and iron.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Black olives are high in monounsaturated fat, which is good for heart health.

	5 ounces Baby Spinach ( or more )
	1 cup onion , minced
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	1 tablespoon canola oil
	2 cans mexican-style diced tomatoes and green chilies , drained
	5 ounces cream cheese
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	8 ounces Mexican blend cheese , shredded
	4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
	1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce ( optional )
	2 tablespoons black olives , sliced ( optional )

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in canola oil over medium heat until tender, then add in baby spinach and cook until wilted.
3.	Stir in the drained Mexican-style diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream cheese, shredded Mexican blend cheese, red wine vinegar, and hot pepper sauce (optional).
4.	Cook until cheese is melted and mixture is well combined.
5.	Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with sliced black olives (optional).
6.	Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbling.
7.	Let the dip cool slightly and serve with tortilla chips or pita bread.

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