Grilled Artichoke with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- 5 plum tomatoes, smoked and chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Place artichokes, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and fill pot with enough cold water to cover the artichokes in a large pot.
- Boil for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender.
- Remove artichokes from pot and let cool.
- Preheat grill.
- When artichokes have cooled, slice in 1/2 lengthwise and remove the choke.
- Brush each half with the remaining oil, season with salt and pepper and grill cut-side down for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn over and grill an additional minute.
- Place tomatoes, salt and pepper, vinegar, garlic and basil and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-artichoke-with-smoked-tomato-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)