Spinach Dip

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 20 ounces baby spinach, washed
• 2 medium scallions, finely chopped
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the carrot, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to the oil and stir to combine.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft (about 6 minutes).
4. Put the vegetables in a bowl and set aside.
5. Return the pan to medium heat and add the spinach a bit at a time, cooking until wilted (about 7-8 minutes total).
6. Put the spinach in a strainer and press as much liquid out as possible.
7. Place the spinach on layered paper towels, cover with more paper towels, and press out as much additional liquid as possible.
8. Discard the paper towels.
9. Finely chop the spinach and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
10. Add the scallions, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, and lemon juice to the vegetables and stir to combine.
11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Source

chowhound.com/recipes/fresh-spinach-dip-30667