Grilled Baby Artichokes W/ Pepper Dip |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I don't buy artichokes often but when we do we enjoy these. I like the roasted red pepper dip with the grilled chokes. The presentation is very nice too, these would be great for a dinner party for just grilling outdoors, your choice. Ingredients:
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained |
1 garlic clove |
1/4 cup caesar ranch mayonnaise |
2 tablespoons honey dijon mustard |
2 tablespoons hot sauce |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
18 baby artichokes (about 1 1/2 pounds) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup hot sauce |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Prepare dip first by placing the peppers and garlic in food processor and process until very smooth. 2. Add mayonnaise, mustard, 2 Tbl. hot sauce, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. 3. Process until well blended. 4. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. 5. Then wash and trim outer leaves of artichokes. 6. Cut 1/2 inch off top of artichokes, then cut in half lengthwise. 7. Place chokes and 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoons salt in microwave safe bowl. 8. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes until tender. 9. Thread artichoke halves onto metal skewers. 10. Prepare grill. 11. Combine 1/4 cup hot sauce and butter in small bowl. 12. Brush mixture over artichokes. 13. Place artichokes on grill for 5 minutes, turning and basting often with sauce mixture. 14. Serve artichokes with Roasted Red pepper dip. |
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