Simply Roasted Artichokes

Learn how to cook artichokes in the oven with this simple and delicious recipe from Chef John that emphasizes the natural flavor of the artichoke.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• kosher salt
• 4 large whole artichokes, top 1 inch and stems removed
• 4 cloves garlic, cloves peeled and crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Place artichokes stem-side down in a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice.

Step 3

Slightly separate the artichoke leaves with your hands. Insert a knife blade into the center of each artichoke to create a garlic clove-size space. Drizzle each artichoke with olive oil and press 1 clove of garlic into the center of each artichoke; season with salt.

Step 4

Tightly wrap each artichoke twice with heavy-duty aluminum foil; place in a baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until sizzling, about 1 hour 20 minutes