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Spinach Parmesan Dip

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By Amy
Spinach Parmesan Dip
(courtesy of Cooking Light, but shared with me by my friend Ellen so I'll be giving her some of the credit.)
1 tsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1 10oz package fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
1/3 cup cream cheese (1/3 less fat), softened
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup plain fat free yogurt
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan
shaved or shredded parmesan
Heat oil in skillet over md-high heat. Add garlic, saute for 1 min. Add salt and spinach, saute until spinach wilts. Place spinach mixture in a colander, press until mixture is barely moist. Place spinach mixture, basil, cream cheese, and pepper in processor and process until smooth. Spoon into serving bowl, add yogurt and grated parmesan. Top with shaved or shredded. Cover and chill.
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