Dinner Tonight: Steamed Artichokes With Light Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

• 2 large artichokes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. With a large knife, cut off the top quarter of the artichokes and then remove the stem. Sprinkle the 1/4 teaspoon of salt on top of the them and then place them in a steamer basket over the boiling water. Cook for 45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk until fully combined.
3. Remove the artichokes from the steamer basket and serve with the vinaigrette as a dipping sauce.

artichokes, salt, water, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, mustard, clove garlic, salt

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/04/dinner-tonight-steamed-artichokes-with-light-balsamic-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)