Steamed Artichokes with Dipping Sauces

== Description ==
The traditional way to eat steamed artichokes is to pull one artichoke leaf out at a time and scrape the tender meat from the bottom of the leaf with their teeth Be sure to remove the thistle-like choke in the center of the artichoke before enjoying the meaty heart. We prefer the melted butter versions for warm artichokes and the vinaigrette sauces for serving chilled.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Makes 8 appetizer servings
== Ingredients ==
* 4 large globe artichokes
* 1 lemon, halved
* 1 teaspoon sea salt
=== Lemon butter sauce ===
* 1 cup (2 sticks) melted unsalted butter
* ½ teaspoon lemon zest
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* sea salt, to taste
* ground pepper, to taste 
== Directions ==
# With a large knife, cut stems off artichokes so they sit flat on the plate.
# While working with one artichoke, place others in a large bowl of water and the lemon juice.
# This will prevent the artichokes from discoloring.
# Cut off top ⅓ of artichoke.
# Clip points off remaining bottom outer leaves.
# Repeat with remaining artichokes.
# In a large pot, place 1 – 2 inches of water in the bottom with sea salt and steam artichokes for 20 – 30 minutes (depending on their size) until one of the leaves pulls out easily.
# Drain and serve upright with lemon butter sauce or chill and serve with a vinaigrette or flavored mayonnaise (such as Balsamic Vinaigrette, Dijon Vinaigrette or Tarragon Mayonnaise)
=== Lemon butter sauce ===
# Whisk together all sauce ingredients and serve in small dipping bowls.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (57g-wt.): 
* 210 calories (200 from fat) | 23g total fat | 14g saturated fat | 2g dietary fiber | 1g protein | 3g carbohydrate | 60mg cholesterol | 470mg sodium
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