Grilled Artichokes with Sesame Dipping Sauce

Elevate your appetizer game with these smoky, tender **Grilled Artichokes with Sesame Dipping Sauce**—a perfect balance of earthy, citrusy, and nutty flavors. Fresh artichokes are boiled to tender perfection, then kissed with a smoky char on the grill after being brushed with a fragrant garlic and olive oil marinade. The real star of the dish, however, is the creamy sesame dipping sauce, made with a luscious blend of tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Ideal as a plant-based starter or a stunning side dish, it’s a surefire way to impress at your next gathering. Keywords: grilled artichokes, sesame dipping sauce, smoky artichokes, tahini dip recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole artichokes
• 2 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Cut one lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water, then toss the lemon halves in as well.

Step 2

Cut off the top inch of each artichoke and trim the stems. Use kitchen scissors to remove the pointed tips of the leaves.

Step 3

Halve the artichokes lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the fuzzy choke in the center.

Step 4

Place the prepared artichokes into the boiling lemon water and cook for 10-12 minutes, until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Remove and drain well.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic (minced), salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture over the artichoke halves, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 7

Grill the artichokes cut-side down for 5-7 minutes, until charred and smoky. Flip and grill the other side for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

While the artichokes are grilling, prepare the sesame dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and water until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Transfer the grilled artichokes to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds.

Step 10

Serve warm with the sesame dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(848.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1238.9

Total Fat 89.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.3g
Cholesterol 10.2mg	0%
Sodium 4486.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 30.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3641.6mg	0%
Iron 16076.8mg	0%
Potassium 1949.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 30.0%