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Elegant Artichokes

Name: Elegant Artichokes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings (1-3/4 cups dip).
Ingredients: 5 medium artichokes; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 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

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

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5 servings (1-3/4 cups dip)

Artichokes add an elegant touch to any meal. This recipe has a special twist with the addition of a tangy lemon dressing. — Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

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Ingredients

5 medium artichokes
4 teaspoons lemon juice
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 472 calories, 44g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 5g protein.

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