Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
4         medium        artichokes
15        oz. can       reduced-sodium garbanzo beans, drained, reserve 6 tablespoons liquid
1/4       cup           lemon juice
1 1/2     teaspoons     olive oil
1         teaspoon      garlic, minced
1/2       teaspoon      grated lemon peel
2         tablespoons   parsley, next
3         tablespoons   scallions, sliced
1/4       teaspoon      crushed oregano

Preparation:

Trim arctic stems at base; remove small bottom leaves. If desired, trend tips of leaves and cut off top 2 inches of artichokes. Stand artichokes boom upright in deep saucepan. Add 2 to 3 inches boiling water. Cover; simmer 35 to 45 minutes until fork pierces base easily; drain. Meanwhile, blend or process moved beans, reserved liquid, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic until smooth. Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in lemon peel, parsley, scallions and oregano. Cover; chill until ready to use

Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories 237 - Calories from Fat 31 Percent Total Calories From: Fat 13%, Protein 17%, Carbohydrate 70% Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 348mg, Total Carbohydrate 41g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 0g, Protein 10g, Vitamin A 452 units, Vitamin C 30 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 4 units