Steamed Artichokes with Lemony Yogurt Dip

Name: Steamed Artichokes with Lemony Yogurt Dip
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: plain low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 cup (8 oz/250 g); plain low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 cup (8 oz/250 g); fresh lemon juice, 1 Tbsp plus ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml); paprika, ½ tsp; sea salt, ¼ tsp; freshly ground pepper, to taste; large globe artichokes, 4 (about 1 lb/500 g each)

Preparation info

Makes
4
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy in a Hurry

By Karen Ansel and Charity Ferreira

Published 2012

About

Whole steamed artichokes make a simple, elegant appetizer or even side dish. If you whip up the dip and trim the artichokes while the water is coming to a boil, your work is done. Remember to set out an empty bowl for discarded leaves.

Ingredients

plain low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 cup (8 oz/250 g)
fresh lemo

Starter
Side dish
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a bowl, stir together yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper; set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.
While water is heating, prepare artichokes: Trim stem ends and remove tough outer leaves around base. Using a sh