Steamed Artichokes & Pink Beetroot Cashew Sauce

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:

1. Cut off the artichoke stems.

2. Place the artichokes head down in the steamer basket of a pressure cooker.

3. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes after the cooker whistles. Adjust time depending on the size of your artichokes.

4. Let them cool slightly or serve hot/cold according to your preference.

Preparing the pink sauce:

1. Blend the beetroot, soaked cashews, garlic, apple cider vinegar, oil, water, and salt in a small blender.

2. Blend until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and homogeneous.

3. 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.