Steamed Artichokes with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Steamed Artichokes with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

2 large artichokes

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Vinaigrette:

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon shallot, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper

 

Bring a large pot of water to boil. With a large knife, cut off the top quarter

of the artichokes and then remove the stem. Sprinkle the 1/4 teaspoon of salt on

top of the them and then place them in a steamer basket over the boiling water.

Cook for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk until fully

combined.

Remove the artichokes from the steamer basket and serve with the vinaigrette as

a dipping sauce. Serves 2.