Athenian Artichoke Dip

My goodness. I certainly take my time between posts! I wish I could say I have good reasons but I really don't. Today, despite this special diet we're supposed to be on for our current workout regimen, my husband and I decided to make Athenian Artichoke Dip. It's not a family recipe so I'm sort of breaking the rules in that regard too. This is just our variation of a classic recipe you can find a million places online. It's a fairly simple recipe using my favorite kitchen appliance - the food processor! You remember my fondness for that beast from my first post on Pico De Gallo, don't you?

Even though our variation of this dip uses half the amount of mayonnaise and doubles the amount of bell pepper and almonds I doubt you can call this a healthy treat but you can call it delicious!

Athenian Artichoke Dip

Tools:
Food Processor (or lots of patience to dice it all by hand!)
Paring Knife
Cutting Board
Garlic Press
Large Spoon
8"x8" Baking Dish
Serving Bowl

Ingredients:
4oz Feta Cheese
½ a Bell Pepper (Green or Red)
1 14oz can of Artichoke Hearts in water (I use quartered but I don't think it matters)
½ cup of Mayonnaise
3 Green Onions
1 Garlic Clove
½ cup Sliced Almonds (one small package)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   
2. Chop bell pepper into small pieces.
3. Drain the artichokes.
4. Put the bell pepper, feta and artichokes in the food processor. Mix at a low to medium setting until thoroughly chopped and blended.
5. Slice up the green onions.
6. Press garlic and add to mixture.
   
7. Add mayonnaise and green onions to the mixture. Blend again until smooth.
8. Pour mixture into an 8"x8" baking dish.
9. Sprinkle almonds over the top of the mixture. You should barely be able to see the dip through all that nutty goodness!
10. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
11. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving but be sure to serve it warm!

Enjoy this dish with pita or tortilla chips. Whatever makes you happiest. I'd say it serves about 8 people so plan accordingly if you have more or less people enjoying it with you!