Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Holidays Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Appetizer Kale Artichoke Dip 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews A riff on traditional spinach artichoke dip, this creamy, cheesy dip recipe is made healthier by replacing some of the cream cheese with yogurt. Serve as an easy appetizer with tortilla chips and carrot sticks. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 11, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her master's degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 4 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Using kale offers a riff on the traditional spinach artichoke dip. Kale and artichoke hearts provide vitamins and minerals for a nutrient-rich dish.Bake this appetizer until it is bubbling for a hot, creamy result. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 2 ½ cups frozen chopped kale (12 ounces) or 2 1/4 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 cups frozen artichoke hearts (9 ounces), thawed and chopped 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 large cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional) ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray. Combine kale (or spinach), artichoke hearts, cream cheese, yogurt, shallot, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne (if using) in a large bowl. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. 3. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until starting to brown and bubble, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bake until hot, about 40 minutes. Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 63 Calories 4g Fat 4g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1/4 cup Calories 63 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 1g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Vitamin A 1532IU 31% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Folate 31mcg 8% Sodium 135mg 6% Calcium 86mg 7% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 13mg 3% Potassium 168mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.