Artichoke-Cream Cheese Spread
1 jar marinated artichoke hearts
5 scallions
1/2 cup fresh parsley
6 sprigs of thyme
8 ounces cream cheese (soft-spreading, low fat if possible)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 cloves garlic, pressed
¼ tsp. each salt and pepper
1 tbs. of lemon juice
1/2 cup walnuts, sunflower seeds, or almonds, chopped
• Drain the marinade from artichoke hearts.
• Chop the artichoke hearts finely with scallions, parsley, thyme, and leaves stripped from stems.
• Set aside.
• Mix cream cheese with sour cream, garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Add the chopped artichoke/onion/herb mixture to cream cheese, and add chopped nuts.
• Blend well.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
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