Our Trader Joe's has artichokes for 69 cents each now. I like artichokes, and they are healthy:
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The only problem is, whole steamed artichokes are best if you have something to dip the leaves in, and the traditional dips (melted butter-based dips and mayonnaise-based dips) leave something to be desired from a health standpoint.
A couple of days ago, the idea of using hummus as a dip for artichokes came to me. Hummus is healthier than most of the things people dip artichoke leaves in, from what I've heard. I got to try it tonight, and it was good. It's super easy to make, since you can use pre-made hummus. Of course, you could also make your own hummus, if you wanted. Steaming artichokes is not difficult. I used Sabra brand chipotle hummus and roasted garlic hummus, but I'm sure that any kind you like would work.
Artichokes with hummus
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I'd much rather have them with butter! I think we need to get over this assumption that "butter is bad."
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Butter isn't my thing, though. My parents used to store their butter in an non-airtight butter dish in the fridge, and it picked up off flavors. I've never had much of a taste for butter as a result.wosnes wrote:I'd much rather have them with butter! I think we need to get over this assumption that "butter is bad."
Improperly stored butter is bad.