Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip
Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 224 calories, 10g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. A mixture of onion, artichokes, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Super Bowl will be even more special with this recipe. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Steamed Cod With Cauliflower And Saffron, Saffron Steamed Mussels, and Steamed Mussels With Saffron & Tomato.
Instructions
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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.