FRESH ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON-YOGURT DIP

Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip image

Artichokes are at their best when you prepare them simply, without a lot of fuss or seasonings to overdress them. Many people dip the petals in melted butter or mayonnaise, but I think you'll love my tangy lemon-yogurt dip. -Jill Haapaniemi, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 medium artichokes
3 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges

Steps:

Using a sharp knife, cut 1 in. from top of each artichoke and trim stem so it will stand upright. Using kitchen scissors, cut off tips of outer leaves. Place artichokes upright in a Dutch oven; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a leaf in the center pulls out easily, 35-40 minutes. Invert artichokes to drain. Cool slightly; cut each in half lengthwise. With a spoon, carefully scrape and remove fuzzy center of artichokes., In a cast-iron skillet or grill pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place artichokes in pan, cut side down. Cook until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve with artichokes and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges