Spinach Artichoke Dip (Low fat)

I found this recipe in the Moosewood Low Fat Cookbook. (There is saran wrap on it, because I was bringing it to a neighbor's house, for a Pot Luck.)

Spinach Artichoke Dip

5oz fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed

2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced- i use a lot more

1 1/2 cups cooked butterbeans (or cannellini)

15 oz can 1 cup chopped scallions

2 TBS chopped fresh basil

2-3 TBS fresh lemon juice, to taste

5-6 artichoke hearts or bottoms, minced

salt, pepper to taste

Using the water clinging to the leaves after rinsing, steam the spinach until just wilted 2-3 minutes. drain. In a food proccessor or blender, puree spinach, garlic, beans, scallions, basil and 2 TBS of the lemon juice until very smooth. Fold in minced artichokes and add more lemon salt pepper to taste.

I also added, 1 oz of feta cheese, for a more salty flavor, and served it with sliced cucumbers and pita bread.