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Roasted Artichokes & Creamy Garlic Dip

Roasted baby artichokes with dairy-free creamy garlic dip are a delicious and healthy treat, featuring crispy edges and creamy centers perfect for dipping. Keep this dip on hand - trust me!
Course: Appetizer, dip, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: appetizer, healthy

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic Dip

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp basil dried
  • 1 tsp salt diamond crystal kosher
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream

Roasted Baby Artichokes

  • 2 lbs baby artichokes
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Make the garlic dip

  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • Cut the top off thee garlic, exposing the cloves, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap tightly in foil and roast until soft and fragrant, about 40 minutes
  • Once the garlic is golden and cool to the touch squeeze cloves into a blender, add olive oil, lemon juice, spices and salt. Blend until combined. Add in coconut cream and blend one more time.
  • Add more salt to taste

Roast the artichokes

  • First get a large bowl, fill with cold water and squeeze lemon halfs in. Set to the side.
  • Cut to top 1/4 of the artichoke top off and removal all the tough outer layers
  • Using a small paring knife trim the stem and base to remove the tough fibrous outer layer
  • Cut artichokes in half and set in bowl with water and lemon
  • Once all artichokes are prepared, drain and pat dry. Toss with olive oil and salt.
  • Place artichoke halfs in a single layer on baking sheet and roast for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.