Description
This Artichoke Delight is a simple Mediterranean-inspired dish where artichokes are baked until tender and infused with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. It’s light yet comforting, perfect as a side or a centerpiece vegetable dish.
Ingredients
1 large artichoke
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Trim the artichoke and remove tough outer leaves.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brush mixture generously over the artichoke.
- Wrap the artichoke in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for more aroma.
Sprinkle in red pepper flakes for heat.
Brush with melted vegan butter for a richer version.
Stuff the artichoke with breadcrumbs and herbs before baking for a heartier dish.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days and reheat in foil at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 artichoke
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
