Grilled Artichokes w/ Buttermilk Feta Dip
- Artichoke Ingredients:
- 4 whole Artichokes
- 2 Lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Salt & Pepper
- Bowl of Ice water
- Buttermilk Feta Dip:
- 1/2 Cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper
Buttermilk Feta Dip:
Chop chives and dill. Add all ingredients into a bowl, mix well and chill for at least 1 hour. Can be made 2 days ahead of time.
Artichoke Directions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tsp of salt. Cut lemon in half and squeeze into water, add the squeezed halves into the pot.
Trim artichokes by trimming the stem, cutting the tips of the outer leaves off with kitchen shears. Trim 1/2 inch off the top of the artichoke.
Place trimmed artichokes into a bowl of ice water with 1 lemon squeezed into it. It will help prevent browning till ready to boil.
Once boiling, add artichokes to the pot and cook covered for 15-20 min or until tender when poked with a knife.
Remove artichokes, drain, and cut in half vertically. Gently remove the choke with a spoon or pairing knife.
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill on each side for 3-5 min.
Serve with lemon wedge and dipping sauce!