Grilled Baby Artichokes with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 16 baby artichokes
- 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
- Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
- 1 Tbsp minced shallots 15 mL
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard 5 mL
- 2 tsp liquid honey 10 mL
- 2 Tbsp chopped capers 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar 15 mL
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives 30 mL
- 1/2 cup canola oil 125 mL
- 1/4 tsp salt 1 mL
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 mL
Instructions
- 1. Fill large bowl with cold water. Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice into water followed by squeezed lemon halves. With artichokes, snap off bottom three rows of outer leaves or any dry, tough ones. Leave part of stems if desired. Cut tips from artichokes and halve lengthwise. Place in lemon water to prevent browning.
- 2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add artichokes and boil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove and place into ice-water bath. Drain well to dry. Heat barbecue to medium heat. Brush artichokes with canola oil and grill until tender and charred in spots, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer to serving platter.
- 3. To make Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette: In bowl, combine all ingredients. Drizzle some vinaigrette over artichokes, reserving extra to serve on side. Serve artichokes warm or at room temperature.
Yield
8 servings
serving size
3/4 cup (175 mL)
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 230 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 537 mg |
