Better Eating,
Better Health:

Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 1 pound fresh spinach
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes 
• 8 ounces low-fat sour cream 
• ½ cup shredded whole-milk Mozzarella cheese 
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder 
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 
• 4 cups sliced vegetables, such as carrots, celery and bell peppers
• 16 slices whole-wheat baguette (½ inch thick), toasted

Directions

1. Combine spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, Mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper in a 4-quart slow-cooker.
2. Cook on high for 2 hours.
3. Stir and serve with sliced vegetables and baguette slices.