Grilled Artichoke with Lemon Basil sauce
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/4 cup light miracle whip (or mayo if you prefer)1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil1 clove garlic1 tsp grated lemon peel4 tbsp lemon juice2 tsp dijon mustard1/2 tbsp extra light olive oil3 medium artichokes
1. Cut artichokes in half lengthwise. Trim any sharp leaves and clean out the fuzz around the heart.
2. In a large heavy pot, place artichoke halves, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 3 to 4 inches of water. Bring to a roiling boil, cover and reduce to medium heat. Boil for 30 minutes.
3. In a food processor, pulse miracle whip, basil, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, dijon mustard and olive oil until it is smooth. Place in fridge until artichokes are finished.
4. Remove artichokes after 30 minutes and grill for 2 to 4 minutes. If using a grill, spray artichoke halves with non stick spray; if using a griddle, spray the griddle.
Serve with sauce as a great side or double the portions to make a light dinner. The sauce is also great with fish.
Makes 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSJAMIELYNND.
2. In a large heavy pot, place artichoke halves, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 3 to 4 inches of water. Bring to a roiling boil, cover and reduce to medium heat. Boil for 30 minutes.
3. In a food processor, pulse miracle whip, basil, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, dijon mustard and olive oil until it is smooth. Place in fridge until artichokes are finished.
4. Remove artichokes after 30 minutes and grill for 2 to 4 minutes. If using a grill, spray artichoke halves with non stick spray; if using a griddle, spray the griddle.
Serve with sauce as a great side or double the portions to make a light dinner. The sauce is also great with fish.
Makes 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSJAMIELYNND.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 69.9
- Total Fat: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 2.8 mg
- Sodium: 190.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
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