Artichokes with Lemon-Mint Dressing Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 artichoke with 1/4 cup dressing
  • Calories:
  • 154
  • Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 615 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 18 g
  • Fiber:
  • 7 g
  • Protein:
  • 10 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1 vegetable, 1 reduced-fat milk, 1 fat.


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Artichokes with Lemon-Mint Dressing

Country Woman

The light green, fresh-tasting dressing is the perfect accompaniment for steamed artichokes. CW's test kitchen staff liked the dip so much, they suggested making a double batch and thinning it down with a little milk to use as a regular salad dressing.

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium artichokes
  • 1 package (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1-1/4 teaspoons dried mint
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons honey mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Place the artichokes upside down in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
    Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve with artichokes. Yield: 4 servings (1 cup dressing).


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