Artichoke Baskets With Caper Dip
- Ready In:
- 19mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 2 artichokes (about 12 oz each)
- 1⁄2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers, or
- 1 small pickle, chopped
- 1 tablespoon caper brine or 1 tablespoon pickle juice
directions
- FOR ARTICHOKES - With sharp knife, cut off stems.
- With scissors, snip off prickly tips.
- Rinse and shake off water.
- Wrap artichokes in plastic wrap and place on microwave safe plate or place in a microwave safe casserole.
- Add 1/4 cup water and cover.
- Place in microwave and cook on high 5 1/2 to 8 1/2 minutes until lower leaves can be pulled off and base pierces easily with fork.
- Rotate and rearrange halfway through cooking.
- Let stand 3 - 5 minutes.
- TO PREPARE DIP - In small bowl combine mayonnaise, garlic, capers and caper brine.
- TO PREPARE BASKET - Remove 1/4 of one side of artichoke leaves; reserve leaves.
- Carefully remove and discard the choke.
- Place on small plate.
- Fill inside of basket with caper dip and allow some to spill out onto the plate.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- If desired serve with reserved artichoke leaves.
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NOTE:
- If desired, artichokes can be cooked on stove top.
- Place trimmed artichokes stem side down in small saucepan just big enough to hold them snugly.
- Pour boiling water to a depth of 1 inch, cover and steam 45 minutes over medium heat until done as above.
- With tongs, remove from pot; drain.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
lazyme
Grapeview, Washington
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