Artichokes with Mint Pesto

Makes: 
4 servings
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
7 Qt./6.6 L Roaster with Cover
6 Qt. (5.6L) Culinary Basket
10" Chef's Gourmet Skillet
large mixing bowl
Kitchen Shears
Food Processor
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Contributed By: 
Chef Sergio Corbia

Ingredients

1
teaspoon
lemon zest
(2
g)
1
lemon
4
large artichokes
2
cups
water
(480
mL)
1
cup
fresh mint leaves
(26
g)
13
cup
cashews, roasted
(43
g)
1
clove
garlic
12
teaspoon
Kosher salt
(3
g)
14
teaspoon
black pepper
(2
g)
2
tablespoons
olive oil
(30
mL)
Directions: 
  1. Shred the lemon skin, using Cone #1, to create 1 teaspoon (3g) lemon zest. Place zest in food processor and cut lemon in half.
  2. Trim the artichokes (see tips for instructions). Place artichokes and lemon halves in culinary basket. Place 2 cups water in roaster and put basket in roaster. Cover and place heat on medium. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 - 30 minutes. When paring knife is inserted into artichoke stem meets little resistance the artichoke is done. Place culinary basket in sink to drain.
  3. In food processor, add to the lemon zest mint, cashews, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. Add oil and process until near smooth. Serve with artichokes for dipping.
Tips: 
  • Purchasing and prepping artichokes: Look for artichokes with tight, compact heads and fresh-looking stem-ends. Cut stems will be brown, but look for ones that aren't dried out. Cut off and discard the crown of the artichoke. Cut off and discard the stem end of the artichoke. Cut close to the base so the artichoke can stand up. Use kitchen shears to cut off and discard the thorny tops of each leaf. Pull off and discard the small, tough, dark green outer leaves.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
191
Total Fat: 
12g
Saturated Fat: 
2g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
124mg
Total Carbs: 
18g
Dietary Fiber: 
8g
Sugar: 
2g
Protein: 
6g

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