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| Makes about 1-1/2 cups / This is a fun play on guacamole without the fat and calories. Serve with toasted pita chips or as a condiment scooped onto crostini or grilled chicken, steak, or salmon. 6 large fresh, frozen, or canned artichoke bottoms, including stem 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 large beefsteak tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/3 cup chopped scallions 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1. Place artichoke bottoms in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the artichokes are very soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. 2. When cool enough to handle, finely chop the artichokes and place in a medium-size mixing bowl. Add the onion, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, scallions, cilantro, salt, and pepper and gently mash with a fork. Recipe courtesy of The Olives Table by Todd English and Sally Sampson (Simon & Schuster, 1997). Calories 99,Fat 8,Perfat 67,Cholesterol 0,Carbo 7,Protein 2 |