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Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip takes 70 minutes to cook.

Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip are:

4 artichokes
pinch saffron
1 T. boiling water
1/2 c. sliced almonds
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 c. nonfat, plain yogurt
1/4 c. flat-leaft parsley leaves
1 1/2 T. lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Here is how you make Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip:

Arrange the artichokes in a steamer basket set over at least 3 cups of water and steam, covered, until the leaves can be easily removed, about 1 hour. Let cool. About halfway through cooking check the water level and add more, if necessary. In a small bowl, stir together saffron and the tablespoon of boiling water. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the almonds and add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the pan. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. In a food processor, grind the almonds until finely chopped. Add the saffron mixture, onion mixture, yogurt and parsley and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve with the artichokes.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AZHIKERCHICK.

The nutritional information for Steamed Artichokes with Almond Saffron Dip is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 212.0

• Total Fat: 10.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 276.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
• Protein: 10.0 g