Steamed Artichokes With Mint Pesto

By bjlazyl

Ingredients

• 4 large artichokes
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/3 cup roasted cashews
• 1 small clove garlic
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Trim the artichokes.

Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest into a food processor. Halve the lemon.

Steam the lemon halves and artichokes in a large saucepan until a paring knife inserted into an artichoke stem meets little
resistance, 25 to 35 minutes (adding more water to the pot if necessary).

Add the mint, cashews, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add
the oil and process until almost smooth. Serve with the artichokes for dipping.