Spinach Artichoke Dip with Whole Wheat Naan Bites
A warm, creamy spinach and artichoke dip paired with toasted whole wheat naan bites. Rich in fiber and flavor, it provides a satisfying, nutrient-dense appetizer.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Carol + Lila
Carol created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add spinach to the skillet and cook…
Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until completely wilted, then transfer to a medium bowl.
Look for: completely wilted, then transfer to a medium bowl
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Stir chopped artichoke hearts
Stir chopped artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese into the bowl with the spinach until combined.
Look for: combined
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Transfer the mixture to a small baking…
Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until warm and bubbling around the edges.
Look for: warm and bubbling around the edges
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Cut whole wheat naan into bite-sized pieces
While the dip bakes, cut whole wheat naan into bite-sized pieces, place on a baking sheet, and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly crisp.
Look for: lightly crisp
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Serve the warm dip immediately alongside the…
Serve the warm dip immediately alongside the naan bites. Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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