When I want to make a simple but impressive healthy appetizer, I always turn to a simple but tasty artichoke with lemon pepper dip. They’re great for cocktail party appetizers or finger food fun for adventurous kids.  I get so excited when I see fresh artichokes in the grocery store! I’ve been known to make this dish even when I don’t have anyone to share it with.

Artichokes are high in potassium and Vitamin A. Potassium aids in keeping blood pressure low, anxiety and stress at bay, and helps stabilize your body’s water balance. Vitamin A helps ensure eye health, promotes a strong immune system, and helps keep your skin healthy.

I know sometimes this vegetable can appear a little intimidating, and I totally GET IT.  Picking up on of these at the grocery store, and bringing it home might leave you scratching your head with what to do with it.  Trust me on this, artichoke can be SIMPLE, delicious, and oh so fast! This artichoke with lemon pepper appetizer takes almost no time to whip up. I steam the artichokes in the microwave but you can easily steam them on the stove. I make a creamy dipping sauce with non-fat Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and lots of lemon pepper.

After the artichokes are done steaming, let them sit for about 5 minutes before you start peeling. Peel each leaf away starting from the outside working your way in towards the heart. Dip the leaves in the lemon pepper yogurt and scrape the delicious fresh artichoke off with your teeth. Discard the tough portion of the leaf and move on to the next one!  I hope you love this simple artichoke with lemon pepper dip as much as I do!  Next time you make it, be sure to let us know what you thought!

Artichoke with Lemon Dill Dip

5 from 1 vote
By Cassy
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
When I want to make a simple but impressive healthy appetizer, I always turn to a simple but tasty artichoke with lemon pepper dip. They’re great for cocktail party appetizers or finger food fun for adventurous kids. 

Ingredients  

  • 2 fresh artichoke heads
  • 2 cups dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper

Instructions 

  • Cut the stem off the artichoke.
  • Cut the top of the artichokes off so that it looks flat on top.
  • Fill a microwave-safe dish with about ½ inch of water, place artichokes in the dish and microwave on high for approximately 20 minutes.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix the yogurt, vinegar, and lemon pepper.
  • When the artichokes are finished, let them cool down. They can retain a lot of heat. Start dipping and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 79
Keyword: lemon dill dip, steamed artichokes

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Cassy Joy Garcia, a New York Times best-selling author, of Cook Once Dinner Fix, Cook Once Eat All Week, and Fed and Fit as well as the creative force behind the popular food blog Fed & Fit.


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    1. Hi Jessica! I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!