Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip
By es123
Ingredients
- 4 artichokes
- saffron
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Arrange the artichokes in a steamer basket set over at least 3 cups of water and steam, covered, until the leaves can be easily removed, about 1 hour. Let cool. About halfway through cooking check the water level and add more, if necessary.
In a small bowl, stir together saffron and the tablespoon of boiling water. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the almonds and add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the pan. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. In a food processor, grind the almonds until finely chopped. Add the saffron mixture, onion mixture, yogurt and parsley and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve with the artichokes.
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