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Artichokes with Easy Onion Dip, Sacha Served What

Artichokes with Easy Onion Dip

These Artichokes with Easy Onion Dip are one of my go-to simple recipes for a shareable appetizer or an easy snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Veggie Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Peeler or Pairing Knife
  • 1 Medium Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Artichokes:

  • 3 quarts water
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 fresh bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 large artichokes
  • French Onion Dip recipe below

For the French Onion Dip:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup crème fraiche
  • 2 tablespoons onion soup mix

Instructions
 

For the Artichokes:

  • In a large pot, combine the water, white wine, olive oil, lemon, garlic, bay leaf, Kosher salt, and black peppercorns. Set over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, one by one, trim artichoke stems, leaving about an inch at the bottom. Trim a ½ inch of the leaves at the top of the artichokes. Using a peeler or paring knife, peel the tough outer skin off the stems. Pick any of the brown or tough outer leaves off the choke and discard. If prepping the artichokes ahead of time, store in lemon water to prevent browning.
  • When ready to cook, add artichokes to boiling water mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the artichokes are tender, 30-40 minutes. The tip of a paring knife should easily pierce the base of the artichoke.
  • Drain artichokes well, tipping them upside down so any extra water falls out. Serve in bowls with the French Onion Dip on the side, for dipping.

For the French Onion Dip:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined.

Notes

Artichokes can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or using a steamer just until warmed through.
French Onion Dip can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 
If choosing to only make two artichokes, do not halve all components of the recipe. Use the same amount of water and all other ingredients used in the seasoned water mixture. 
Keyword easy, shareable
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