Artichoke Guacamole

• 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

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!

fresh artichoke bottoms, red onion, beefsteak tomato, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, scallion, cilantro, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/artichoke-guacamole-206059 (may not work)