Happy Herbivore

I originally made this recipe for a football party. My sister and best friend were going to be there and they both love to order this appetizer at restaurants. I couldn't help but take on the challenge of making a healthy, vegan version and testing it out on the omni, football-watching crowd. Not only did my sister and best friend give this dish two thumbs up, my best friend's skeptical omni boyfriend wanted the leftovers.

When I stumbled across the can of artichokes during this week's pantry challenge, I decided to remake this recipe and perfect it. Man oh man, its sooo good.

makes 2 cups

Ingredients
6oz fresh spinach
2 garlic cloves
1 can artichoke hearts soaked in water, drained
1/2 cup fat free soymilk
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. line a medium pot with a thin layer of water
2. crank heat to high
3. add spinach, cover and cook until spinach is dark green
4. transfer spinach, garlic, artichokes and soy milk to food processor
5. process until smooth and creamy
6. return to pot, whisk in nutritional yeast and flour
7. turn heat to medium
8. cook until thorougly warm
9. salt and pepper to taste

Visiting my best friend & sister in Florida, Jan 2008