Last night, I went to a dinner party and managed to pretty much gorge myself on appetizers. Specifically, Artichoke Spread from my adorable and talented friend, Chef Maili. Yumma. Yumma. Yumma. When I found out how healthy it is, well, then, I was enticed to have one more. And another. It was one of those kind of nights. I’m just sayin’….
So, if you want to have your guests drooling and swooning, I highly recommend this recipe. Another option for this yummyness would be to make a sandwich out of it, which would be perfect for a plane trip or picnic. The options are quite limitless (Silver Lining).
Maili’s Artichoke Spread
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3 cans of artichoke hearts (in water not in oil…makes a big difference in taste and calories!), drained
- Juice of one lemon
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan flakes
- Bread option: Whole wheat semolina that is thin from farmer’s market is yummy. A light rye toast would be good too. Then, there are always gluten free options.
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a Cuisinart. That’s IT.
- Put the spread on the bread and then toast it at 425 degrees for about 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan if desired.
Seriously easy peasy. And yummy. And, if eaten in moderation (good luck with that!), healthy! Enjoy!
Do you want to know what else is limitless??? Your adorableness!! Who the F says "yumma", three times no less, and makes it sound so darling???!!!
WTF can I even say to that, MFB? LYSFM!
Whew! So much more healthy than the southern artichoke dip that is 1/3 mayonnaise! Sounds yummy. xo, leslie
Thanks, Leslie! It is yummy! Please let me know what you think!
Have you ever just heated the whole batch up and served with crackers on the side like a dip? Wondering how it does when heated as opposed to toasted. Thanks!
Yes, Ma'am. And it's delish that way! Enjoy!