Healthy probiotic-friendly yogurt makes the perfect alternative
to high-fat mayonnaise based aoili. Combined with spicy chili sauce, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, these steamed artichokes will fast become one of your favorite appetizers for dinner parties of any size – even for a party of one!
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1 cup plain low-fat greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley and chives, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 medium artichokes, steamed
Combine all ingredients (except artichokes), blend well.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Steam artichokes, see NOTES below
Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes:
Tips on steaming artichokes: to prep artichokes, wear gloves and use kitchen shears to snip off the prickly tips.
Bring a large stock pot filled with water to a boil and add the whole artichoke.
Let cook for about 25 minutes or until al dente (translates literally "to the tooth"; where the leaves are tender but still firm, not mushy). Drain, let cool for a few minutes.
Serve.
Preparation Time (hrs/min)
