Ingredients
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6 large fresh artichoke bottoms, including stem (or canned or frozen)
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1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/3 cup chopped scallion
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1 large beefsteak tomato, chopped
Instructions
- Place artichoke bottoms in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the artichokes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
- Drain.
- When cool enough to handle, finely chop the artichokes and place in a medium-size mixing bowl.
- Add the onion, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, scallions, cilantro, salt, and pepper and gently mash with a fork. Enjoy!