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🍽️ Steamed Artichoke with Caper Dip

295 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 large artichokes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 boiled eggs
• 1 small, red onion
• 4 tbsp chopped parsley
• 4 tbsp capers
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 8 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• pepper (from the mill)

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the artichokes under running water.
2. 2. Trim the pointed leaf tips and the bottom of the stem using kitchen shears.
3. 3. Rub the cut surfaces with lemon juice to prevent browning.
4. 4. Place the artichokes side by side in a large pot.
5. 5. Pour in enough water to cover the artichokes halfway.
6. 6. Put the lid on and bring the water to a boil.
7. 7. Steam the artichokes over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
8. 8. Check for doneness: The artichokes are ready when the outer leaves pull out easily.
9. 9. Peel the boiled eggs and dice them into small cubes.
10. 10. Peel the onion, halve it, and cut it into fine dice.
11. 11. Add the egg cubes, onion cubes, chopped parsley, and capers to a bowl.
12. 12. Add vinegar, lemon juice, and oil, and stir everything well.
13. 13. Let the ingredients marinate in the dressing.
14. 14. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
15. 15. Serve the warm artichokes together with the caper dip.
16. 16. Optionally, serve the dish with homemade herb crème fraîche (sour cream with herbs).

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 295
• Protein: 11 g · Fett/Fat: 23 g · Carbs: 10 g