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Artichoke, Goat Cheese and Lemon Spread

April 13, 2014 by The Runaway Spoon 4 Comments

 

Artichoke, Goat Cheese and Lemon Spread

Creamy artichoke dip has long been a staple a parties and gatherings.  Lots of mayonnaise and marinated artichoke hearts and gooey cheese.  It has never been a favorite of mine, because it is so rich and always tastes more of mayonnaise than anything else.  I set out to create a dish everyone would be intrigued by, but surprised to find it veered so from the classic.  I’ve seen recipes pairing artichokes and goat cheese, but wanted to add a lot of tang to complement the artichokes.  Goat cheese, lemon, capers and yogurt give this spread body and zip, with the added herbs for layered flavors.

I prefer using frozen artichoke hearts that have not been marinated or brined to keep their flavor up front.  This spread is so easy to prepare but gives such complex results it’s a real party trick.  It is wonderful spread on toasted baguette slices, but it can be dipped with hearty chips.  It’s good spread on a bagel too.

 

Artichoke, Goat Cheese and Lemon Spread
2014-04-12 08:21:44
Yields 2
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Ingredients
  1. 1 (14-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts
  2. 1 clove garlic
  3. 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  4. 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
  5. 1 Tablespoon capers in brine
  6. zest of 1 medium lemon
  7. 2 – 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
  8. 4 ounces soft goat cheese
  9. 6 ounces Greek yogurt
  10. ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  11. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the artichoke hearts according to the package directions. Drain and leave to cool.
  2. Place the artichoke hearts, garlic, herbs and capers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times to break everything up. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth and spreadable. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Scrape the spread into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
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Filed Under: Fruit and Vegetables, Snacks And Starters, Vegetables Tagged With: artichoke, capers, dip, goat cheese, lemon, spread

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  1. Kelly says

    April 13, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    This sounds amazing and right up my alley. I love dip, but I hate using a lot of mayo. Thanks!

  2. Sally says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    I made this for a spring cocktail party Tuesday night. It took about fifteen minutes to mix up after work. Served with red and yellow pepper slices to dip, which made a pretty plate. This was the first appetizer to completely disappear and several people commented on the good flavor without the slimey aftertaste from all the usual mayonnaise. Yummy!

  3. The Runaway Spoon says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    So glad it was a hit!

  4. Jean says

    March 25, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! It sounds delicious.

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