Best Artichoke And Garbanzo Bean Dip Sandra Lee Recipes

ARTICHOKE AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• On a heatproof serving platter, layer the tortillas to cover the surface of the platter. Top with 1/3 of the black beans. Place 1/3 of the artichokes on top of the black beans. Sprinkle some of the cheese and tomatoes on top of the artichokes. Repeat the layers 2 more times. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and the chopped scallions.

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN ( SANDRA LEE, SEMI-HOMEMADE )

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in flour mixture; shake gently to remove any excess flour.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add chicken, and cook for 3 to 8 minutes per side depending on pan, or until golden brown. Add chicken broth, artichokes, bacon, and capers; cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Uncover, and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon.
• Arrange spinach on a platter.
• Spoon chicken and sauce over spinach.
• Serve immediately.

THE BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

ARTICHOKE AND GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together garlic, lemon juice, oregano and pepper.
• Add other ingredients.
• Chill for several hours.
• Serve at room temperature.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts, season with salt and pepper and saute another 5 minutes. Add the broth, bring to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Puree until smooth with a hand blender or in a blender in small batches. Whisk in 3/4 cup yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, stir together the pesto sauce and lemon juice. Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with about 1 tablespoon yogurt and drizzle with the thinned pesto sauce.

ARTICHOKE AND GARBANZO BEAN DIP - SANDRA LEE

Steps:

• In the work bowl of a food processor, combine beans and artichoke hearts. Pulse until finely chopped. Add Italian dressing mix. Pulse to combine. With the food processor running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Add lemon juice and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Serve with French bread rounds, cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks and asparagus spears, if desired. Or you can just serve with pita chips or crackers.