ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON-MINT DRESSING

Artichokes with Lemon-Mint Dressing image

The light green, fresh-tasting dressing is the perfect accompaniment for steamed artichokes. CW's test kitchen staff liked the dip so much, they suggested making a double batch and thinning it down with a little milk to use as a regular salad dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium artichokes
1 package (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu
4 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1-1/4 teaspoons dried mint
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-1/2 teaspoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place the artichokes upside down in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam for 20-25 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve with artichokes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges