Steamed Artichokes with Yogurt Dip

Steamed Artichokes with Yogurt Dip

Serves 4



This easy recipe combines fresh artichokes and a tasty dip into a healthy appetizer or snack.



ARTICHOKES

4 whole, fresh artichokes*

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. black peppercorns

1/4 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup red wine



DIP

1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

1/4 cup natural, organic mayonnaise

2 tsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbs. minced fresh chives

1 shallot, minced

1/4 tsp. each salt and white pepper



1. To make artichokes: Rinse artichokes and trim off any thorny leaf ends. Slice off stem bottoms, leaving 1/2-1 inch at the base, and remove any small leaves on stem or base.

2. Add at least 2 inches of water to large steamer pot (the water line can go up to the level of the steamer basket), and add oregano, peppercorns, celery, and wine. Add steamer basket, and place artichokes, base-down, into basket. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.

3. Reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes to one hour, or until lower leaves pull away easily and base is fork-tender. After 30 minutes, check water level occasionally, and add more hot water if it gets too low.

4. To make dip: Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, chives, shallots, and salt and pepper in bowl until well incorporated.

5. Adjust seasonings to taste, and chill dip in refrigerator until artichokes have finished cooking. Serve each artichoke with 1/4 of the dip.

PER SERVING: 181 CAL; 5 G PROT; 12 G TOTAL FAT (2 G SAT FAT); 17 G CARB; 11 MG CHOL; 348 MG SOD; 10 G FIBER; 2 G SUGARS



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