10 Simple – and Simply Delicious – Dips for Artichokes

Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Appetizers, Chicks Dig It, Entertaining, Food, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Now that you’ve learned how to cook up the perfect artichoke, here are a few dip ideas – 10 to be exact – for all those wonderful leaves (and the delectable heart!). Once you try these dips for artichokes, you’ll be addicted.

Agave-Mustard (or Honey-Mustard) Sauce

The one and only, this combination seems as though it was just made for artichokes.

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Mix together and serve.

Butter + Garlic

But of course.

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter
1 garlic clove, minced

Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan or microwave. Stir in minced garlic.

Butter + Lemon

Nice and subtle. The perfect flavor combo to bring out the very best of those delicious green buggers.

1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan or microwave. Stir in lemon juice.

Chipotle Aioli

Kicky! Especially good with grilled artichokes.

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeds removed (unless you want heat galore) and chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Mix together. Refrigerate for a couple of hours, then serve.

Chive-Caper Mayonnaise

This may be my very favorite. It’s amazing. Adapted from Bon Appetit

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped drained capers
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Mix together and serve.

Greek Yogurt + Mint + Scallions

Refreshing!

1/4 cup Greek yogurt
4-5 fresh mint leaves, minced
2 scallions, minced, including green parts

Mix together. Let sit for a bit so the flavors get to mingle, then serve.

Mayonnaise + White Balsamic Vinegar

Ridiculously easy. Ridiculously delicious.

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
Hefty pinch kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste.

Mix it all together and serve.

Mayonnaise + Curry

Intriguing, unexpected and surprisingly amazing with artichokes.

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch of cayenne (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

In a small bowl, mix together. Serve.

Mayonnaise + Soy Sauce

Super duper simple and surprisingly good.

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, depending on taste

In a small bowl, mix together and serve.

Peanut-Sriracha Sauce

A little Asian inspiration with a nice kick. It’s a little heavy-handed, but in a good way … why not?

1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon soy sauce (may need more)
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 cup warm water

In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together the following ingredients until well-incorporated, then serve.

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That’s it! Now go … get dipping!

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7 Responses to “10 Simple – and Simply Delicious – Dips for Artichokes”

sarah Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM #

Perfect Post! I wish I could try all 10 at the same time. We should be getting artichokes any day now and I’m going to start thinking right now about which dip I’ll try first!

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Apron Appeal Friday, May 20, 2011 at 5:17 AM #

I’ve been avoiding making artichokes because I haven’t known which sauce to to use….you solved my problem. I may just pick some up for Sunday dinner.

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Tiffany Friday, May 20, 2011 at 7:41 AM #

All of these look great! I don’t know which one I’d want to try first… hmmm…… probably the Greek yogurt and mint! :)

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Sonia Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM #

*slobber*

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M. @ V. Gourmet Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 5:42 PM #

Love the variety! Still, I’m surprised not to see more flavorful butter dips — what about a chipotle-chili-honey-butter, or an italian-herb-butter?

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Paula @ Cookware Cooking Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 3:07 PM #

I love artichokes and have recently become a huge fan of Greek yogurt. So…the first sauce I’m going to try is the Greek yogurt + Mint + Scallions! Wonderful recipes, thank you for sharing!

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