Artichoke And Garbanzo Bean Dip Sandra Lee Recipes

CRISPY COATED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Drain the artichokes, pat dry, and cut them in half, lengthwise. In a small shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, and Italian seasoning.
• In a small skillet, heat the oil on medium-high until hot. Dip the artichoke halves into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drain off, then into flour mixture, turning to coat. Drop a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry, turning once, until golden, about 6 minutes, total. Repeat with remaining artichokes. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• On a heatproof serving platter, layer the tortillas to cover the surface of the platter. Top with 1/3 of the black beans. Place 1/3 of the artichokes on top of the black beans. Sprinkle some of the cheese and tomatoes on top of the artichokes. Repeat the layers 2 more times. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and the chopped scallions.

ARTICHOKE AND BEAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray
• Lay the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• On another baking sheet, arrange the bread slices in a single layer. Using a pastry brush, brush the bread with 1/4 cup of the oil. Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• In a food processor, combine the artichoke hearts, beans, cheese, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is chunky. With the machine running, slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Spoon the artichoke mixture onto the crostini. Crumble the prosciutto and sprinkle on top. Drizzle with oil and serve.

ARTICHOKE AND TUNA PANINI WITH GARBANZO BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• For the Garbanzo Bean Spread
• Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• To Make the Panini
• Combine the black olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, tuna, and artichokes in a bowl and toss gently to mix.
• Lay out the sliced baguettes. Spread both halves of the baguettes with the garbanzo bean spread. Spoon the tuna mixture onto the bottom half of each sandwich and top with the arugula. Close up the sandwiches. Wrap one end of each sandwich in parchment paper to make it easier to eat, if you like.

ARTICHOKE AND GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together garlic, lemon juice, oregano and pepper.
• Add other ingredients.
• Chill for several hours.
• Serve at room temperature.

ARTICHOKE BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Saute onion in the butter.
• Mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, artichoke hearts, black beans and parmesan cheese.
• Combine the onions with the sour cream mixture in a baking dish.
• Top with the cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
• Serve with tortilla scoops or chips of your choice and enjoy!

ARTICHOKE AND GARBANZO BEAN DIP - SANDRA LEE

Steps:

• In the work bowl of a food processor, combine beans and artichoke hearts. Pulse until finely chopped. Add Italian dressing mix. Pulse to combine. With the food processor running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Add lemon juice and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Serve with French bread rounds, cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks and asparagus spears, if desired. Or you can just serve with pita chips or crackers.