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One of my favorite appetizers to make is spinach dip.  It is extremely easy to make and takes only about 15 minutes to put together.  Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables to consume because it is rich with vitamins and nutrients.  Spinach helps to prevent inflammatory problems, heart problems, bone problems,and many cancers.  You can enjoy spinach dip with bread or you can dip any of your other favorite vegetables in it, such as celery or carrots.  Spinach dip is a great appetizer to enjoy with your family before a meal or to bring to a get together with your friends! 

Spinach Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1.8 ounce) package dry vegetable soup mix
• 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts and chopped spinach. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight.
2. Remove top and interior of sourdough bread. Fill with mayonnaise mixture. Tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 170 | Total Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 12mg
(Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com)