Grilled Artichokes with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with these smoky, tender **Grilled Artichokes with Sesame Dipping Sauce**—a perfect balance of earthy, citrusy, and nutty flavors. Fresh artichokes are boiled to tender perfection, then kissed with a smoky char on the grill after being brushed with a fragrant garlic and olive oil marinade. The real star of the dish, however, is the creamy sesame dipping sauce, made with a luscious blend of tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Ideal as a plant-based starter or a stunning side dish, it’s a surefire way to impress at your next gathering. Keywords: grilled artichokes, sesame dipping sauce, smoky artichokes, tahini dip recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole artichokes
- 2 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Cut one lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water, then toss the lemon halves in as well.
Cut off the top inch of each artichoke and trim the stems. Use kitchen scissors to remove the pointed tips of the leaves.
Halve the artichokes lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the fuzzy choke in the center.
Place the prepared artichokes into the boiling lemon water and cook for 10-12 minutes, until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Remove and drain well.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic (minced), salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture over the artichoke halves, ensuring they are well-coated.
Grill the artichokes cut-side down for 5-7 minutes, until charred and smoky. Flip and grill the other side for another 5 minutes.
While the artichokes are grilling, prepare the sesame dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and water until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the grilled artichokes to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds.
Serve warm with the sesame dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 4487 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3642 mg | 280% | |
| Iron | 16076.8 mg | 89316% | |
| Potassium | 1949 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
