Oven Roasted Artichokes

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   Once you've washed your artichokes, chop off the tips like so.

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   The tips of the leaves are very pointed, so clip them off with a pair of scissors.

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   Slice each artichoke in half vertically.

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   You'll see a purple section and a soft, sponge-like pith underneath.

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   Scoop these portions out with a spoon.

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   Watch out when you're handling the purple section, since its very thorny.

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   Soak your artichokes in a lemon water solution (juice from half a lemon + enough water to cover the artichokes) so they don't change change while you're prepping them.

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   Boil water in a large pot, and squeeze in the leftover half of the lemon.

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   Place in the prepared artichokes and boil for just under 20 minutes or so.

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    Once boiled, drain in a sieve.

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    Start preheating the oven to 220C / 425F.

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    Lay a sheet of aluminium foil and position the artichokes on top.

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    Pour on the seasoning mixture.

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    Make sure you get some in between the leaves as well.

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    Once you've roasted them for 20-25 minutes, you're done!

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    Peel them leaf by leaf, and enjoy their texture with your teeth.

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    You can eat them all the way to the center.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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