Grilled Mediterranean Artichokes
These grilled Mediterranean artichokes are the perfect appetizer or side dish for all of your summer meals. They are easy to make and topped with light fresh flavors of the Mediterranean flavors.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Steaming basket
- Grill
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Scissors
- Spoon
- Brush
Ingredients
- 3 artichokes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice divided in half
- 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon whole mustard
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill optional
Instructions
- Place a steaming basket in a large pot and add enough water to come up just under the bottom of the steaming basket. Over high heat bring to a boil.
- Using scissors cut the sharp tips off of the artichokes. Then cut one artichoke in half. Use a spoon and scoop out the fuzzy choke in the middle and immediately brush with lemon juice. Repeat with the remaining artichokes.
- Place the artichoke cut side down in the steaming basket and cover. Steam for 20 minutes.
- While the artichokes are steaming combine the olive oil, remaining lemon juice, shallots, capers and whole mustard together and whisk until combined.
- Preheat the grill to 500°F or 260°C and brush or spray the grates with oil.
- Place the steamed artichokes on the grill cut side down and cook for 5 minutes.
- To serve drizzle the olive oil mixture over the cut side of the artichokes.
- Dip in mayonnaise if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 471mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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