Oven-Braised Artichokes with Garlic
Oven-Braised Artichokes with Garlic might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and primal recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 13g of protein, 8g of fat, and If you have artichokes, pepper, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Cut off stem of each artichoke to within 1 inch of base; peel stem.
Remove bottom leaves and tough outer leaves, leaving tender heart and bottom. Trim tips of leaves to remove thorns.
Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise.
Remove fuzzy thistle from bottom of each half with a spoon. Immediately rub cut surfaces of artichokes with 1 lemon half.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat.
Place half of artichoke halves in pan, cut sides down; cook 2 minutes or until cut sides are browned and crusty.
Remove from pan; set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining artichoke halves. Arrange all artichoke halves in pan. Squeeze 2 lemon halves over artichokes; add 1/2 cup water and garlic to pan. Cover and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until a leaf near the center of each artichoke pulls out easily.
Place artichokes on a serving platter, cut sides up.
Pour any pan juices over artichokes; squeeze remaining lemon half over artichokes.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.