Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip
Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 224 calories, 10g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. If you have lemon juice, salt and pepper, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is perfect for The Super Bowl.
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.