How To Cook Artichokes

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 artichokes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lemon
• filtered water
• salt and pepper

  to taste

Instructions

• 1 Was artichokes under cold water. Trim the bottom of the stem and pull off any
  tough leaves near the bottom of the artichoke.
• 2 Using a scissor, trim off the thorny portion of each leaf. This will about
  1/4-1/3 of the leaf.
• 3 Using a sharp knife, trim off the top of the artichoke where the leaves are
  tightly packed together. I like to use a serrated knife for this.
• 4 Place a few inches of water in the bottom of a large pot along with a tablespoon
  of extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 a lemon. Bring to a boil, then reduce down to
  a simmer.
• 5 Place the artichokes in the bottom of the pot (you should be able to fit 3-4
  artichokes depending on the size of the artichokes and the size of your pot).
  Simmer for for 35-45 minutes or until the stems are tender and the thicker
  bottom leaves pulls out easily.
• 6 Remove the artichokes from the pot and once they are cool enough to handle, lay
  them flat side down and cut them in half lengthwise.
• 7 Use a spoon to scoop out the choke and any tough leaves near the center (they
  are not edible so you can toss them!).
• 8 Serve with fresh lemon, vinaigrette and/or some garlic aioli. Enjoy!

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