Grilled Artichoke And Spinach Dip With Pita Wedges Recipe - Cooking Index
This irresistible creamy dip from the Weber Grill Restaurant is equally at home at an elegant cocktail party or a Super Bowl bash.
Courses: Dips and Spreads, Starters and appetizersDip | ||
2 | Artichoke hearts - (14 oz ea) - drained | |
1/4 cup | 59ml | Olive oil - divided |
Salt - to taste | ||
Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste | ||
3 | Garlic cloves - chopped | |
2 | Shallots - chopped | |
1 | Onion - roughly chopped (medium) | |
2 lbs | 908g / 32oz | Frozen chopped spinach - well drained |
1 | Heavy cream | |
1 | Sour cream | |
1 cup | 146g / 5.1oz | Grated Parmesan cheese - plus |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Grated Parmesan cheese - divided |
Pita Wedges | ||
8 | Pita rounds | |
Olive oil | ||
Salt - to taste | ||
Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste |
To make the Dip: Drain artichoke hearts and place on skewers. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over Direct Medium heat until golden brown, about 6 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
In a large saute pan, saute garlic, shallot, and onion in remaining olive oil. Rough chop the artichokes and add to garlic mixture. Add the spinach. Fold in cream, sour cream, and 1 cup of the cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in fireproof dish or heavy-duty aluminum pan and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Grill over Indirect Medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes until dip is heated through.
To make the Pita Wedges: Brush pita rounds with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill briefly over Direct heat to warm, about 1 to 2 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Garnish the dip with sour cream and chopped fresh tomato, if desired. Serve with the pita wedges.
This recipe yields 12 servings.
Source:
Webe's Recipes at http://www.weber.com
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