CHILLED ARTICHOKES W/SPICY MUSTARD SAUCE

CHILLED ARTICHOKES W/SPICY MUSTARD SAUCE image

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large artichokes
1/2 lemon
Spicy Mustard Sauce
1 cup nonfat or low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, grainy-style preferred
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Wash each artichoke and slice off both ends so that it can sit flatly on a surface. Immediately rub the cut ends with the lemon half to prevent discoloration. Cut away any ragged leaves, and snip off the sharp edges of the leaves with a kitchen scissors. Steam the artichokes in a vegetable steamer, or on a rack in a pot with 1 inch of water and cook for 40 to 45 minutes, over medium heat, or until a leaf can be removed easily. (Be careful not to let the water boil away.) Remove from the pan with tongs, drain thoroughly and chill in a covered container in the refrigerator. 2. Whisk the sauce ingredients together and chill until ready to use. 3. Serve each chilled artichoke with a small container of sauce, garnished with lemon wedges.