If you've been in the produce section of your grocery store this month, you may have noticed fresh artichokes popping up. 'Tis the season, as they say - artichokes are a nutritious, delicious spring veggie, but most people are only familiar with them in their canned or jarred forms.
Try this simple recipe to become familiar with using fresh artichokes. They're not as scary as they seem!
Ingredients
- 8 baby artichokes, halved, or 4 large artichokes, quartered
- 1/2 lemon*
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced*
- 2 cloves garlic, halved*
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar*
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Halve artichokes lengthwise or into quarters, trim 1/2" from leaves, scrape out chokes, and rub outsides with lemon.
- Heat oil in large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add artichokes, onion, garlic, and salt. Brown lightly, about 8 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and roast until flesh of leaves is tender, 10 minutes. Splash with vinegar, toss to combine.
Serves 4
*Ingredients available at Belltown during appropriate seasons.
