GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH ARTICHOKE-MINT DIP

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Grilled Artichokes with Artichoke-Mint Dip image

Provided by David Downie

Categories     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cream Cheese     Mint     Artichoke     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 whole artichokes
1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
6 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Using scissors, cut off spiky tips from artichokes. Using spoon, scrape out chokes from centers. Wrap each artichoke in foil. Using tines of fork, poke holes in foil. Grill until leaves pull away easily from heart, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Unwrap artichokes. Discard any outer leaves that may be charred and any tough inner leaves. Arrange 6 artichokes on platter. Remove leaves from remaining 2 artichokes and place on platter. Transfer artichoke hearts to processor. Add mint, cream cheese, and oil; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer dip to bowl and place on platter.

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