Elegant Artichokes

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 medium artichokes2 medium lemons, sliced2 Tbsp minced garlicLEMON-PEPPER DIP:2 Tbsp olive oil1/3 cup vegetable broth2 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard1 Tbsp minced garlic1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper1 Tbsp sliced green onion
Directions
Cut off stem at base of artichoke. Cut 1 in. from the top. With scissors, snip the tip end of each leaf. Remove outer leaves. Rub cut ends of leaves with lemon juice.

Place artichokes in a Dutch oven; add lemon slices and garlic. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until artichoke leaves near the center pull out easily. Drain; arrange on a serving platter.

For dip, in a bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in onion. Serve with artichokes.

Yield: 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLJGEMINI75.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 143.5
  • Total Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 385.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

Member Reviews
  • SHUTRBUG1
    Yum!! So much better than plain mayo. - 2/28/10