Easy Roasted Artichoke & Garlic Recipe

I love, love, love artichokes! They are super yummy, and I have traditionally steamed them. However, I have on more than one occasion burnt the bottom of the steaming pan because it ran out of water.

So, I decided to experiment with roasting artichokes. You can roast them whole, but I find this method is not only faster, but more delicious! These make a great pre-dinner appetizer, but they can also be served alongside dinner or as a healthy snack.

Roasted Artichoke & Garlic Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 organic artichokes
• 2 teaspoons organic extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bulb of organic olive

Directions

1. Pre-heat your oven to 400° F.
2. Cut the top of the artichokes off to remove the spikes.
3. Use kitchen shears to remove the remaining spikes from the side leaves.
4. Cut the artichoke in half length-wise.
5. Use a spoon to scoop the fuzzy inside of the artichokes out.
6. Peel and crush your garlic.
7. Fill the cavity in each artichoke with as much garlic as you can cram in there.
8. Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil over each artichoke half.
9. Wrap with aluminum foil and place in oven.
10. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a fork can pierce the artichoke easily.
11. Serve with garlic butter, vegenaise, mayonnaise or your favorite dip.