Steamed Artichokes & Pink Beetroot Cashew Sauce
- Laure
- May 20
- 2 min read

Why Make This Recipe?
Looking for an original, healthy, and colorful starter? This recipe of steamed artichokes served with a creamy beetroot and cashew nut sauce is a fantastic way to bring freshness, flavor, and nutrients to your plate. Perfect for surprising your guests or adding variety to your everyday meals, this 100% plant-based dish is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Benefits of the Ingredients
Artichoke: Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and minerals, it promotes digestion and supports liver health. It is also very low in calories.
Beetroot: A great source of vitamins (A, C, B9), known for its antioxidant power, iron content, and benefits for blood circulation.
Cashew nuts: Provide healthy fats, magnesium, and plant-based protein. A perfect alternative for creamy sauces without dairy.
Garlic & apple cider vinegar: Good for the immune and digestive systems, they enhance the sauce while adding antiseptic and digestive properties.
Steamed Artichokes & Pink Beetroot Cashew Sauce
INGREDIENTS (for 2 to 4 people)
For the steamed artichokes:
4 purple artichokes
For the pink beetroot and cashew sauce:
170 g cooked beetroot
45 g cashew nuts (soaked for at least 30 minutes for a creamier texture)
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (olive, rapeseed, or camelina)
60 ml water
1 pinch of salt
PREPARATION
Cooking the artichokes:
Cut off the artichoke stems.
Place the artichokes head down in the steamer basket of a pressure cooker.
Cook for 12 to 15 minutes after the cooker whistles. Adjust time depending on the size of your artichokes.
Let them cool slightly or serve hot/cold according to your preference.
Preparing the pink sauce:
Blend the beetroot, soaked cashews, garlic, apple cider vinegar, oil, water, and salt in a small blender.
Blend until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and homogeneous.
Keep refrigerated until serving.
Tips & Serving Ideas
Serve the artichokes with their sauce as a light starter or as an original side dish with a main course.
The sauce also pairs well with raw vegetables, vegetable patties, or as a spread for appetizers.
You can add a touch of lemon, fresh herbs, or a little pepper to vary the flavors.


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