OH! Magazine - Australian Version June 2014 (Australian Version) | Page 17

KAT
WEIHEN

ARTICHOKE
DIP

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Artichokes have been shown to improve digestive problems and help to significantly
lower blood cholesterol levels. They are packed with antioxidants that help to boost the
immune system and prevent cancer and heart disease. Veggie sticks with dip is a great
mid-morning or afternoon snack and a great dinner party starter. Most supermarket
dips contain ingredients, preservatives and additives to extend their shelf life. With just
a few simple ingredients, you can make your own and know that it is jam packed with
good stuff that will nourish your body and won’t leave you feeling so guilty about going
in for more!

What you’ll need:
1 cup artichokes in olive oil,
drained
1 cup soaked cashews*
2 garlic cloves
½ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch Himalayan salt
Pinch chilli (optional)
*To soak the raw cashews, place
1 cup in a bowl and cover with
cold water. Leave overnight on
bench top or in the fridge.

How to make it:
1. Drain the artichokes and pat dry
in paper towel.
2.
Drain and rinse the soaked
cashews, and place in a food
processor along with the drained
artichoke, garlic, water, olive oil
and salt.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. If you like a bit of a bite or kick
to your dips, add some chilli
flakes.

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