GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH BASIL CURRY SAUCE

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Provided by Amie Valpone @avalpone

Number Of Ingredients 12

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH BASIL CURRY SAUCE
4 - artichokes
2 - limes
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
2 teaspoon(s) chili paste
1/4 cup(s) fresh basil, chopped
1 cup(s) cashews
1 - avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup(s) orange juice

Steps:

Fill a Dutch oven with water; add juice of 1 lime. Carefully trim leaves from artichoke tops and remove outer layers of leaves. Slice an inch off the artichoke stems and place each artichoke into the lime water.
With all 4 artichokes in the lime water, cover the Dutch oven and bring to a boil; boil for 15-20 minutes or until artichokes are soft and tender. Transfer artichokes to a plate and let cool for approximately 5-10 minutes or until safe to handle.
Transfer artichoke halves to the hot grill; grill until tender, approximately 7-8 minutes per side.
In a food processor, combine curry paste, basil, cashews, avocado and orange juice; process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl, cover and place into the fridge until ready to serve.
Remove artichokes from grill; place onto a serving platter. Drizzle with the juice from one lime and serve with Basil Curry Sauce.
# Serve chilled or at room temperature dipped into Basil Curry Sauce. Enjoy!