Roasted Garlic Lemon Artichokes

Ingredients

• 1 2 whole artichokes
• 2 1 lemon, halved
• 3 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 Sea salt, to taste
• 5 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 2-4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 7 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth (for the pan)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Prepare: Trim the bottom stem and cut off the top 1/3 of each artichoke. Remove inner center leaves. Gently pull outer leaves open.

3. 3

   Season: Squeeze lemon juice over artichokes. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stuff centers with garlic cloves.

4. 4

   Roast: Place artichokes cut-side up in a covered baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup water or broth into the bottom.

5. 5

   Cook: Cover with a tight-fitting lid and roast for 60-80 minutes, until very tender.

6. 6

   Optional: Remove lid for the last 10 minutes to lightly caramelize the tops.

7. 7

   Serve warm with extra lemon if desired.