Artichoke Guacamole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 6 large fresh artichoke bottoms, including stem (or canned or frozen)
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 large beefsteak tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/3 cup chopped scallion
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place artichoke bottoms in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 2 reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the artichokes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
• 3 drain.
• 4 when cool enough to handle, finely chop the artichokes and place in a medium-size mixing bowl.
• 5 add the onion, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, scallions, cilantro, salt, and pepper and gently mash with a fork. enjoy!