Instructions: Using just the water clinging to the leaves after rinsing, steam the spinach until just wilted 2 or 3 minutes.

In a food processor, puree the spinach, garlic, beans, scallions, basil and 2 Tbs. of the lemon juice until very smooth. Fold in the minced artichoke and add more lemon juice and salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Serve with pita bread, crisp fresh crudites

NOTES : for this I would use the un-marinated kind - canned or frozen. I get good results perking the flavors of canned and frozen by sprinkling with a salt substitute and letting them sit for awhile. glass bowl; lined with a paper towel. sprinkle with Lawrys or Mrs dash. cover, refrigerate for maybe an hour or all workday. [PatH (kitpath@earthlink.net)]

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