Grilled Artichoke

Grilled Artichokes

Another veggie I hated when my mother microwaved it - and to add insult to injury, she dipped them in mayo to eat them.  I went to a restaurant that grilled them, and have loved them ever since!

Wash and cut artichokes in half.  Clean out the thistly part in the middle. 

Steam until soft (in my steamer, this depends on the size and how many I'm making -  generally, two medium sized artichokes, cut in half, take about 20 to 25 minutes to steam).

Drizzle olive oil over the open, cut side and sprinkle with the seasoning of your choice.  I like Mrs. Dash' tomato basil seasoning or Italian seasonings.  Grill just enough to get the darkened grill lines and the grill flavor on them. Start with the uncut side, then flip.

Serve with melted butter or low-fat cheese dip.



Cheese Dip


1 package of reduced fat or no-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup of parmesan
1/3 cup of no-fat, unflavored Greek yogurt
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together until smooth.  Should be creamy and soft.  Add more Greek yogurt if it is too stiff.