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Roasted Artichokes

Master the art of roasting artichokes for that perfect flavor every time. Although artichokes are often overlooked, they really are a delicious option.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: artichoke
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Artichokes:

  • 3 artichokes large
  • 2 lemons halved
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ Cup olive oil
  • 2 Heads garlic cut in half crosswise
  • 1 shallot small, finely minced

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

  • ½ Cup sour cream
  • ½ Cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons mint fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons dill fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

To Garnish:

  • 2 Tablespoons capers drained but not rinsed
  • mint fresh, roughly chopped
  • parsley fresh, roughly chopped
  • 6 Sprigs dill weed
  • 6 lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the Artichokes:

  • Cut just the top tips of the artichokes crosswise, trim the sharp points of the leaves with scissors, trim the stem, and peel the stem while also removing small leaves around the bottom.
  • Cut the artichokes in half lengthwise and immediately squeeze and rub lemon juice from one lemon all over them.
  • Scoop out the fuzzy part of artichokes with a spoon and discard.
  • Squeeze the other lemon into the wells of the artichokes.
  • Put the artichokes and halved garlic heads cut side up on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle everything with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Add the finely chopped shallots to the wells of the artichokes.
  • Flip both the artichokes and garlic heads over so the cut side is down.
  • Oil, salt and pepper the backs of the artichokes.

Roast the Artichokes:

  • Cover the entire baking sheet with aluminum foil and roast for 45 minutes or until the artichokes are tender.
  • Remove the foil and pop them back in the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes until the bottoms of the garlic and artichokes have browned.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer the artichokes to a serving platter, scooping any shallots stuck to the bottom onto the tops of the artichokes. Reserve the garlic heads for the sauce.

Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

  • Squeeze the roasted garlic into a bowl, mash with a fork until a paste forms.
  • Combine the garlic with the sour cream, mayonnaise, mint, parsley, dill, lemon zest and juice, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Dish:

  • Add capers, roughly chopped mint, parsley, dill sprigs, and lemon wedges to the plate and serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Choosing fresh artichokes: When you squeeze an artichoke, the leaves should "squeak" - this is a sign of freshness.
Trim your artichokes: Don't forget to cut the top tips on the artichokes, snip off the pointed tips all around it (they can be pretty sharp!) and trim and peel the stems before roasting. You can also discard the small leaves that might be around the base.
Check for doneness: The artichokes are done when the stems are fork tender and the artichoke leaves can be pulled off easily.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg

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