ELEGANT ARTICHOKES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings (1-3/4 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 472 calories, Fat 44g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 5g protein.