Subtly lemon-garlic flavored artichokes served with a refreshing chickpea and vegetable dip. Surprisingly filling and extremely easy! Use the artichokes to scoop up dip and enjoy!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
621 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Pour enough water into a pot with a steamer insert to reach about 2 inches deep. Add 1 smashed garlic clove and half a lemon to the water. Put steamer insert into the pot and bring water to a boil. Arrange artichokes in the steamer insert and place a lid on the pot. Steam artichokes until a knife easily pierces the bottom of the largest artichoke, 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 2
Blend olive oil, cumin, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt in a blender until smooth. Add green bell pepper and tomato; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour chickpeas and yogurt into the blender; blend thoroughly. Thicken dip with more yogurt, if desired. Season with sea salt; serve with the steamed artichokes.
Ingredients
½ lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tomato, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ lemon
sea salt to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
4 artichokes, trimmed and stemmed
3 large cloves garlic, smashed, divided
¼ cup plain European-style yogurt, or more to taste
