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Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip

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Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip is a simple, healthy dish that feels fancy but couldn’t be easier to prepare. Tender steamed artichokes are served with a cool, zesty dip made from Greek yogurt, lemon, and garlic. It’s perfect as a spring starter, light side, or veggie-forward snack.

Ingredients

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For the Artichokes:

  • 2 large fresh artichokes

  • 1 lemon, halved (for rubbing and steaming)

  • Water (for steaming)

  • Salt

For the Lemon-Yogurt Dip:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 garlic clove, minced or grated

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Optional: fresh chopped herbs like dill, parsley, or chives

Instructions

  1. Prep the artichokes: Trim the stems so artichokes sit flat. Cut off the top inch of each artichoke and snip sharp tips from outer leaves. Rub cut edges with lemon to prevent browning.

  2. Steam the artichokes: Fill a pot with a few inches of water, add a lemon half and a pinch of salt. Place artichokes stem-side down in a steamer basket over the water. Cover and steam for 30–40 minutes, or until leaves pull off easily and bottoms are tender.

  3. Make the dip: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs if using. Chill until ready to serve.

  4. Serve: Let artichokes cool slightly, then serve with the lemon-yogurt dip on the side. Pull off the leaves, dip the base into the sauce, and enjoy!

 

Notes

  • To eat: scrape the soft part of each leaf with your teeth and discard the rest. Don’t forget the tender heart at the center!

  • Add a pinch of cayenne or a splash of hot sauce for a spicy dip twist.

  • Dip also works great with raw veggies, grilled chicken, or as a sandwich spread.

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