Lemon Aioli and steamed artchokes

Ingredients

• 2 medium to large size artichokes

Lemon Garlic Aioli

• ¾ cup mayonnaise, or vegan mayo, or try my homemade paleo mayo
• 1 garlic clove, grated or very finely minced
• zest and juice of 1 lemon, save lemon halves for the poaching liquid
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

Artichoke poaching liquid

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chicken or veggie stock
• splash of white wine, about ¼ cup
• 2 lemon halves left over from lemon garlic aioli

 Instructions:

1. In a small mixing bowl begin by making the aioli by combining all ingredients and stirring to combine. Set aside in the refrigerator. Will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.
2. Prep the artichokes by cutting off the top 1" of the artichoke, bottom ¼" of the stem, then snipping off the pointy part of each leaf to get rid of the thorns.
3. In a medium size pot with a lid, heat up all ingredients of the poaching liquid over medium high heat. Add in the artichokes, base side down so the top of the artichokes face up. Cover with a lid, and simmer the artichokes over medium heat for 45-50 minutes. After the artichokes are fully steamed, remove them with tongs, turn them upside down to drain off excess liquid, then put them upside down in a strainer and allow to cool for 3 minutes.
4. Serve warm with the lemon garlic aioli.