Here is a dip that can be used with raw vegetable sticks or like I have added below, roast vegetable salad.
Artichoke Hearts - I used a jar of quartered and Marinated Hearts. I remove the water and because it was slightly salty and had herbs added, I did not need to add this.
Nutrition in Artichoke Hearts - It has a good source of Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and copper. It also has a really good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, K and Folate and Manganese.
Artichoke Hearts Dip Recipe
340 gr Artichoke Hearts
2 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt to tastes
OR
I used a jar of marinated Artichoke Hearts with salt and herbs - I removed the water.
Method
1 - Place all ingredients except salt and blend until smooth. I selected the button - puree
Taste and then season with sea salt
Place Artichoke Hearts in the blender.
Blend until smooth. You may need to stop and scape down and blend again.
Place in a bowl and slice a fresh herb like chives for a garnish.
I served this dip with Roasted Vegetable Salad. See this recipe under Vegetarian under recipes.
Enjoy - it is truly delicious my family of teenagers loved it. xx