Spinach Dip

The Secret Ingredient is Soup Mix

• Prep time: 15 mins

• Cook time: 20 mins

• Easy

• Contains dairy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked spinach

• 2 cups softened (or whipped) cream cheese

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1/2 package of cream of leek soup mix (about 2 tbsp)

• 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

• In a blender, combine the cooked spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and soup mix

• Pour this mixture into an oven-safe cooking dish

• Sprinkle your grated cheese on top

• Bake for 20 minutes

• Serve with pita, chips, or veggies!

Green Fact

Our global food system is the primary driver of biodiversity loss, with agriculture alone threatening 86% of species at risk of extinction. This is mainly caused by clearing land needed for raising and feeding livestock, which destroys wildlife habitats.

I love this spinach dip recipe with my whole heart! But given the four different kinds of dairy involved, it’s not great for the environment. Let this be a reminder that resource-intensive foods like this one fit best as part of a balanced, occasional rotation.