Baked Artichokes With Garlic And Lemon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine the olive oil, basil, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper in a bowl. Mix until it becomes a paste.

3. 3

   With kitchen scissors, trim all the sharp ends off of each leaf. Wash the artichoke well in cool water. Slice down the center to form two halves.

4. 4

   Clean out all the fuzzy hairs and smaller leaves with a spoon then immediately rub all the cut areas with the zested and juiced lemon.

5. 5

   Coat the baking dish with olive oil.

6. 6

   Rub the paste all over the artichoke halves and inside the leaves.

7. 7

   Place each artichoke half top side down in a baking dish.

8. 8

   Pour the stock in the dish and cover with a lid or tin foil.

9. 9

   Bake for 45-50 minutes or until soft and tender.

10. 10

    Be sure to let cool for a few minutes before digging in!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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