Grilled Fresh Artichokes

Name: Grilled Fresh Artichokes
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 fresh artichokes (about 3/4 lb. each); 1 sprig garnish: fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 garlic cloves; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 5 fresh parsley sprigs; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 servings salt and pepper

Grilled Fresh Artichokes might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 82 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, olive oil, lemon, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Instructions

Combine lemon, next 3 ingredients, and 2 1/2 cups water in large Dutch oven.

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Place a steamer basket in Dutch oven. Wash artichokes by plunging up and down in cold water.

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Artichoke

Water

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Cut off stem ends, and trim about 1 inch from top of each artichoke, using a serrated knife.

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Remove any loose bottom leaves. Trim one-fourth off top from each outer leaf, using kitchen shears. Arrange artichokes in steamer basket. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until stem end is easily pierced with a long wooden pick.

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Remove artichokes from Dutch oven.

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Let cool 15 minutes. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 (medium-high). Carefully cut artichokes in half lengthwise; remove and discard choke. Liberally brush cut sides of artichokes with olive oil, and sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Grill artichokes, covered with grill lid, over 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat 5 minutes on each side.

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Salt And Pepper