INGREDIENTS

1. 6large freshartichoke bottoms, including stem(or canned or frozen)
2. 1/2smallred onion, finely chopped
3. 1largebeefsteak tomato, chopped
4. 2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice(about 1/2 lemon)
5. 3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
6. 1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
7. 1/3cup choppedscallions
8. 4tablespoons choppedfresh cilantro leaves
9. 1teaspooncoarse salt
10. 1/2teaspoonfresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Place artichoke bottoms in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the artichokes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. When cool enough to handle, finely chop the artichokes and place in a medium-size mixing bowl.
5. Add the onion, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, scallions, cilantro, salt, and pepper and gently mash with a fork. Enjoy!