Artichoke Dipping Sauce

5 from 1 vote

Looking for a new way to enjoy artichokes? Try this simple and delicious Artichoke Dipping Sauce recipe with only 5 ingredients.

artichoke dipping sauce

My wife loves artichokes. She usually dips the leaves in melted butter or mayonnaise. I wanted her to try something new so I made her this Artichoke Dipping Sauce.

You only need 5 ingredients to make this sauce so it’s really easy to take your Artichoke game up a notch.

artichoke dipping sauce

How to Prep and Cook Artichokes

Before you cook the artichokes you need to prep it. First, rinse it to remove any debris. Then cut the stem to create a flat base. Finally, use kitchen scissors to snip off the sharp tips from the remaining leaves.

Everyone has their preferred way of cooking artichoke. If you don’t have a lot of experience in doing so, here are some of the most common ways to cook artichoke.

artichoke dipping sauce

How to Boil Artichokes

  • Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the artichokes.
  • Add a pinch of salt and bring the water to a boil.
  • Place the artichokes in the saucepan, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover.
  • Cook for 20-40 minutes, or until the leaves pull away easily.

How to Steam Artichokes

  • Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches of water.
  • Insert a steamer basket and bring the water to a boil.
  • Place the artichokes in the steamer basket, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Steam for 25-45 minutes, or until the leaves pull away easily.
artichoke dipping sauce

You will need the following ingredients to make this Artichoke Dipping Sauce recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Mayonnaise – Use a quality brand Mayonnaise like Hellman’s
  • Garlic Cloves – You can use Garlic Paste or Garlic Powder as well
  • Fresh Lemon Juice – If you don’t have fresh lemons on hand you can use the bottled stuff
  • Dried Basil – If you have fresh basil on hand you can use that as well
  • Worcestershire Sauce – The toughest ingredient to pronounce!
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and garlic. Add the lemon juice and basil and mix until thoroughly combined. Add Worcestershire and mix well.
  2. Let the sauce sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.

Printable Recipe Card

artichoke dipping sauce

Artichoke Dipping Sauce

Looking for a new way to enjoy artichokes? Try this simple and delicious Artichoke Dipping Sauce recipe with only 5 ingredients.
5 from 1 vote

โ†‘ Click stars to rate

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 2
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ยผ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 ยฝ Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tsp Dried Basil, or to taste
  • 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and garlic. Add the lemon juice and basil and mix until thoroughly combined. Add Worcestershire and mix well.
  • Let the sauce sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

Tried this Recipe?Leave a Comment below and share a picture on Instagram and tag @hot_rods_recipes and hashtag #hotrodsrecipes!
5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating:




Before a comment appears it needs to be approved by the site owner. Read our Comment Policy to see how your comment data is processed. Your email address will NOT be published.