Snack: Grilled Artichokes with Creamy Butter Dip

Grilled artichokes and dip make a simple but special appetizer for your summer cookout.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Grilled Artichokes with Creamy Butter Dip

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 lemon
4 large artichokes
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Coarse salt
1/2 tsp. fresh-ground pepper
1/4 c. unsalted butter
1/4 c. mayonnaise
.13 tsp. ground red pepper

Instructions

Prepare the artichokes: Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon half into it. Remove the stems from the artichokes, cut the pointy tips off the outer leaves, and cut 3/4 inch off the top. Rub all cut areas with the remaining lemon half. As you work, place each trimmed artichoke into the bowl of lemon water until ready to steam.

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