Creamy Artichoke Dip (Vegan + Gluten Free)

A quick and easy vegan and gluten-free artichoke dip, perfect for your next party.  Creamy and just slightly spicy, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

In case you live under a rock (or perhaps, in another country), the Super Bowl is this weekend.  Like many (most?) Americans, there’s probably a good chance you’ll attend some sort of party and gorge yourself on all sorts of delicious food.

I thought I’d offer up one healthy option to bring to the table: a creamy, ever-so-slightly spicy, vegan and gluten-free, artichoke dip.

Aside from the artichokes and pita chips for dipping, you probably have everything you need for this right in your kitchen, and with the aid of a food processor or blender, it takes all of 5 minutes to make.

Don’t get me wrong – I love all the cheesy, gooey, bad-for-you dips and party foods.  But it’s nice to have something slightly less artery-clogging at parties, right?

Think of this as your vegetable side, paired wth the wings and pizza and jalapeño poppers (and look, peppers are a vegetable, too!).

If you’re looking for more “traditional” Super Bowl party food, I’ll offer up these suggestions —pulled pork, spinach and artichoke dip, chili bean dip, caramelized onion dip, and for dessert this crowd-favorite chocolate chip cookie dough dip — but I highly suggest you give this easy dip a try as well.

As an added benefit, it’s also vegan and gluten-free. Grab some appropriate crackers or pita chips, and you have something to offer anyone who unexpectedly shows up.  (I was a Girl Scout many moons ago, and the “be prepared” logo always carries to my parties!).

So, who are you supporting this year?  As a Steelers fan married to an Eagles fan, I don’t really have a vested interest.  I’ll be cheering for the good food!

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Yield: Serves 6

Creamy Artichoke Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes

A quick and easy vegan and gluten-free artichoke dip, perfect for your next party.  Creamy and just slightly spicy, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.  Process to make a smooth paste.  If the resulting dip is too thick, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to thin.  Scrape the dip into a bowl and serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or crackers.

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