Roasted Artichokes with Garlic Butter

Roasting artichokes can seem like an intimidating task, but actually it's so easy! Simply cut and prepare the artichokes, drizzle them with a delicious fresh herb butter, and roast in the oven for half an hour. The result is a tasty appetizer or side dish that is sure to impress.

Ingredients
Artichokes
3
Butter, softened
4 tablespoons
Garlic cloves, minced
2
Parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons
Thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon
Lemon juice
1 tablespoon
Salt and pepper
To taste

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3

Calories per serving: 201

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 
  2. Rinse the artichokes. Cut off 1 inch from the stem.
  3. Cut off the top 1/2-1 inch of each artichoke. 
  4. Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice over the artichokes.
  5. Cut them in half vertically. Remove the choke (fuzzy part in the center) using a small spoon. Squeeze a bit more lemon juice over the artichoke halves.
  6. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine.
  7. On a large baking sheet, lay out 6 squares of foil. Lay each artichoke half on top of a piece of foil. Drizzle each artichoke with the herb butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold the foil over the artichoke.
  8. Roast for 30-35 minutes until browned and crispy.