Grilled Artichokes with Aioli
Grilled Artichokes with Aioli is a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring tender artichoke hearts charred on the grill and served with a rich, garlicky aioli dip. The dish typically uses fresh or marinated artichokes, olive oil, lemon, and a creamy aioli made from garlic, egg yolk, and olive oil. It's popular in coastal regions of Italy, Spain, and Southern France.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively low in carbohydrates but moderate in healthy fats from the olive oil-based aioli and grilling oil. It provides fiber, vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants from the artichokes, with a rough calorie range of 150-250 per serving depending on portion size and aioli amount.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 18 mcg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 470 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Artichokes are nutritionally unique as they contain cynarin, a compound that can temporarily alter taste perception by making subsequent foods or drinks taste sweeter. Culturally, grilled artichokes are a staple in Mediterranean coastal cuisine, often enjoyed as part of shared tapas or antipasto platters.
