Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Dipping Sauce
Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Dipping Sauce offer a delightful culinary experience that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish. Tender artichoke leaves, paired with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, create a flavor sensation that elevates any gathering. Perfect for picnics, dinner parties, or cozy nights in, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for novice cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh artichokes
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large fresh lemon (juiced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the artichokes by trimming the tops and stems. Rinse under cold water.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and add the artichokes. Cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes until tender.
- While cooking, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and oregano in a bowl until smooth.
- Once cooked, remove the artichokes from the pot and let cool slightly before serving with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artichoke half with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using shallots instead of garlic or incorporating red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently to maintain texture.