Grilled Lemon Herb Artichokes with Garlic Honey Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• •4 whole artichokes
• •2 lemons, halved
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •3 tablespoons honey
• •1/4 cup mayonnaise
• •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• •1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with water and add the juice of one lemon. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Trim the artichokes: remove tough outer leaves, cut off the top inch, and trim the stem. Slice each artichoke in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Add the artichokes to the boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes until slightly tender.

4. 4

   Remove the artichokes and pat them dry. Brush the cut sides with olive oil.

5. 5

   Preheat a grill to medium heat. In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Grill the artichokes cut side down for 5-7 minutes until charred, then turn and brush with the herb mixture. Grill for an additional 5 minutes.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, prepare the garlic honey dipping sauce by whisking together honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of minced garlic until smooth.

8. 8

   Serve the grilled artichokes warm with the garlic honey dipping sauce on the side.