Artichoke, Pine Nut & Jalapeño Dip

Once drained and blended, artichokes in brine create a texture that is smooth and soft like cream cheese. Pine nuts, also known as cedar nuts, are the edible seeds of pines, their culinary uses vary across continents. The antioxidants contain in oil-rich foods such as raw pine nuts are said to have the capacity to prevent and reverse free radical damage to cell health. Cold-pressed pine nut oil and raw pine nuts are rich in the anti-inflammatory mineral zinc, as well as pinolenic acid which can reduce LDL cholesterol. Adding pickled jalapeños and the pine nuts as a protein source makes an unusual combination of flavours.