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Artichokes in Low Fat Garlic Butter

Artichokes in Low Fat Garlic Butter

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large artichokes (about 1 pound each)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic (1 tablespoon), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter (for gluten-free use Smart Balance Light or I Can’t Believe its Not Butter Light. For Paleo, regular butter)
  • Garlic powder
  • Fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash artichokes just before using.  Make sure to flush out any dirt found between the leaves.  Slice off the stem to form a flat base.
  • Fill a pot with about 3 inches of water. Add lemon juice to the water.  Place artichokes in water.  Make sure they sit on the bottom.  Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over moderate heat for about 40-50 minutes until a leaf comes off easily. Drain and cool enough to handle.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut each artichoke in half. Using a spoon, remove and discard the fuzzy choke.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.  Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, to flavor the butter.  Arrange artichoke halves cut-side down in a pan.  Sauté over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Move artichokes around a few times while cooking. Turn over, add 1 tablespoon butter and move around to melt. Continue cooking for about 5 -6 minutes until browned. Turn artichokes over and cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Remove artichokes from heat. Sprinkle with a little pepper and garlic powder, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5artichokeCalories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 122mgFiber: 4gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 1Plus Points: 2