6large, fresh, frozen, or canned artichoke bottoms, including stem
1/2small red onion, finely chopped
1large beefsteak tomato, chopped
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juiceabout 1 lemon
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
1/3cupchopped scallions
3tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro leaves
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
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.
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 Notes
Nutrition Facts
Artichoke Guacamole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe courtesy of The Olives Table by Todd English and Sally Sampson (Simon & Schuster, 1997).