SPINACH DIP YOGURT RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter in the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and caramelized, 20 minutes.
• Add the spinach to the saucepan in large handfuls, allowing each to wilt slightly before adding more. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and very tender, about 20 minutes. Scrape into a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper and let cool completely.
• Add the yogurt to the spinach and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until slightly chilled, 15 minutes. Serve with pita chips and za’atar.

Steps:

• Blanch the spinach for 20 to 30 seconds or steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse and squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely.
• Pound the garlic to a paste with salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the spices. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle, and add the spinach. Cook, stirring, until heated through and coated with the oil and spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to a puree. Add the yogurt and blend together. Transfer to a bowl or platter. Serve on croutons or with crudités such as red pepper squares, or with pita triangles. Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired. Serve with pita bread.