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Elegant Artichokes Recipe

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Artichokes add an elegant touch to any meal. This recipe has a special twist with the addition of a tangy lemon dressing.

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5 Servings
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min. + chilling

Ingredients

5 medium artichokes
2 medium lemons, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
LEMON-PEPPER DIP:
1 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoons 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. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
For dip, in a bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in green pepper and onion. Serve with artichokes. Yield: 5 servings (1-3/4 cups dip).

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 472 calories, 44 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 667 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Elegant Artichokes published in Country Extra May 2004, p49

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