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Artichoke Halves with Creamy Tahini Garlic Dip

Think of eating artichoke like the vegan version of eating lobster. It's messy and hands on. But so very tasty. Enjoy these artichoke halves with creamy tahini garlic dip for appetizers with friends.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 148kcal
Author Hannah Sunderani

Ingredients

Artichokes

  • 2 artichoke
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • pinch pepper

Dip

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • pinch sea salt
  • 2 tbsp water more or less
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cut the spikey tips off the artichoke petal, and then slice 3/4 to 1-inch off the very top of the artichoke. Remove any smaller petals towards the base and on the stem of the artichoke, and cut off excess stem leaving up to one inch.
  • Rinse artichokes in cool water, and slightly open the leaves to allow the water to get inside.
  • Fill a pot with water and add bay leaves, garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Toss artichokes into steamer and place on top of pot, cover with lid and steam for 45 mins-1hr, or until outer petals can easily be pulled off.
  • Mke your tahini garlic dip. In a smal bowl whisk together tahini, garlic, lemon juice and sea salt. Whisk with a fork to combine. Add splashed of water to thin, I added about 2 tbsp.
  • Cut in artichoke in half and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Serve artichoke hot or cold with tahini garlic dip.
  • To eat the artichoke: pull out the outer petals one at a time and dip the white fleshy end into the tahini garlic dip. Place into your mouth, dip side down, and pull through your teeth to remove the soft meaty flesh inside of the petals. Discard petals.
  • To eat the heart: (the inside base of the artichoke) cut the fuzzy purple hair off the top of the heart. Then, cut off any tough outer skin. Dip the artichoke heart in tahini garlic dip and enjoy.

Notes

Nutritional information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg