ARTICHOKES AND HUMMUS DIP

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Subtly lemon-garlic flavored artichokes served with a refreshing chickpea and vegetable dip. Surprisingly filling and extremely easy! Use the artichokes to scoop up dip and enjoy!

Provided by Sally

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 large cloves garlic, smashed, divided
½ lemon
4 artichokes, trimmed and stemmed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
½ lemon, juiced
sea salt to taste
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 tomato, diced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
¼ cup plain European-style yogurt, or more to taste

Steps:

Pour enough water into a pot with a steamer insert to reach about 2 inches deep. Add 1 smashed garlic clove and half a lemon to the water. Put steamer insert into the pot and bring water to a boil. Arrange artichokes in the steamer insert and place a lid on the pot. Steam artichokes until a knife easily pierces the bottom of the largest artichoke, 30 to 45 minutes.
Blend olive oil, cumin, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt in a blender until smooth. Add green bell pepper and tomato; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour chickpeas and yogurt into the blender; blend thoroughly. Thicken dip with more yogurt, if desired. Season with sea salt; serve with the steamed artichokes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.3 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 24.8 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 852.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g