Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients (11)

• 8 ounces (about 1 cup) frozen spinach
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped green onions (3 to 4 green onions), both green and white parts
• 1 chopped poblano pepper (for some spice) or red bell pepper (for mild flavor)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (scale down or omit for mild flavor)
• ¼ teaspoon fine salt, to taste
• 8 ounces cream cheese, sliced into 4 even pieces
• ½ cup (4 ounces) sour cream
• ½ cup (4 ounces) chopped artichoke, canned or marinated
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Serving suggestions: Tortilla chips, toasted pita wedges or pita chips, crostini, strips of bell pepper, carrot or celery sticks...