Warm Asparagus and Spinach Dip - Lightened Up - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups fresh leeks (whites and light greens, cleaned and dried)
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic (peeled, cut 1/4" thick)
• 2 cups asparagus (cleaned and dried)
• 1 ½ cups fresh spinach leaves (cleaned and patted dry (or bagged large leaf spinach, cleaned))
• ¼ cup mayonnaise (I use 365 brand (no natural flavors!) )
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• ½ cup aged white cheddar cheese* (plus 3 T. for sprinkling on top - grated)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper