Elegant Artichokes Recipe

Elegant Artichokes Recipe

  • 5 medium artichokes
  • 2 medium lemons, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • LEMON-PEPPER DIP:
  • 1 cup vegetable 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
  1. Cut off stem at base of artichoke. Cut 1 inch from the top. With scissors, snip the tip end of each leaf. Remove outer leaves. Rub cut ends of leaves with lemon juice. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the artichokes, lemon slices and garlic; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain, then arrange on a serving platter. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. For dip, in a bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in green pepper and onion. Serve with artichokes.
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