Grilled Artichokes With Artichoke Mint Dip Recipes

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH CREAMY LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Fill a large pot (that can hold the artichokes side by side) with water and bring to a boil over the stove. Add some olive oil and lemon juice to the water, to taste.
• Cut the top section (so you catch the sharp ends of the leaves) off the artichoke. Cut a little off the stem and any stray little leaves off the stem. Add the artichokes to the boiling water and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until outside leaves pull off easily.
• While the artichokes are boiling make the dipping sauce. Mix up the lemon and mayo and set aside in the fridge for later.
• When cooked, remove from water and place the artichokes upside down to cool and drain.
• Cut the artichokes in half with a large sharp knife and remove the fuzzy center (also known as the choke) with a spoon.
• Combine the basting mix and brush all over the inside of each artichoke half (try to reserve a little for the end of grilling). Grill cut sides down over medium high heat. When the edges get nice and toasty, flip over and brush the insides again with any remaining butter/seasoning mix.
• Serve hot with the chilled lemon mayo dip along with lemon wedges.

ARTICHOKE & MINT DIP

Steps:

• Up to a day ahead, blitz the artichokes and their oil with the mint in a food processor until fairly smooth. Add crème fraîche, season, then briefly pulse. Add lemon juice. Tip into a small bowl, cover and chill.
• To serve, heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear the pittas into rough pieces and spread over a couple of baking sheets. Drizzle with oil and scatter over some sea salt. Bake for 7-10 mins until crisp.
• Set the bowl of dip on a large platter; add lemon wedge and mint. Surround with pitta pieces.

10 ARTICHOKE DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• Mix together in a small bowl and serve.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH ARTICHOKE-MINT DIP

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Using scissors, cut off spiky tips from artichokes. Using spoon, scrape out chokes from centers. Wrap each artichoke in foil. Using tines of fork, poke holes in foil. Grill until leaves pull away easily from heart, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Unwrap artichokes. Discard any outer leaves that may be charred and any tough inner leaves. Arrange 6 artichokes on platter. Remove leaves from remaining 2 artichokes and place on platter. Transfer artichoke hearts to processor. Add mint, cream cheese, and oil; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer dip to bowl and place on platter.

MINI GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH LOW FAT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F.
• Halve all but 2 of the artichoke hearts and grill the rest over medium-high heat on an oiled grill (a grill pan may be substituted) until lightly charred and warmed through. Keep warm in the oven while preparing the spinach and artichoke dip.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted and all the moisture in the pan has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Chop the reserved whole artichoke hearts and add, along with the Greek yogurt, mozzarella and Parmesan. Cook until cheese has melted. Add the basil and nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, and serve on top of grilled artichoke hearts.