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An oval shaped baking dish is full of baked artichokes that have been cut in half and topped with slices of lemon.

Oven Roasted Artichokes: Delicious Baked Artichoke Recipe

Please enjoy our favorite easy baked artichokes recipe! Stuffed with garlic, herbs, and lemon, these oven-roasted artichokes are filling, healthy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 2

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • lid or tin foil

Ingredients
  

  • fresh artichokes
  • garlic cloves (1-2 per artichoke half)
  • lemons, one for slicing and one for juicing
  • butter and/or olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, or sage (optional but delicious)

Instructions
 

Prep and Clean Artichokes

  • Rinse the artichokes, cut off most of the stem, and remove a few of the lower smallest leaves.
  • If the artichoke has spiky leaves, cut off the top portion of the artichoke (upper 1/2 inch to inch) to remove the spines.
  • Cut each artichoke in half, and use a spoon or small knife to scoop out and remove the fuzzy "choke" portion from the center, along with some of the smallest inner leaves. Do not remove the heart!
  • To reduce oxidation (browning), rub the cut sections of the artichokes with lemon as you prep them.

Season and Stuff

  • In the center cavity of each artichoke, add: 1 to 2 cloves of peeled garlic, a pinch of fresh herbs, and a thin pad of butter on top.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon over all of the artichokes, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add a slice of lemon on top of the center of each halved artichoke.
  • Finally, add a drizzle of olive oil over everything (optional).

Bake

  • Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the baking pan, and then cover the pan.
  • Bake covered on 425F for 45 to 50 minutes, then uncover to lightly brown for the final 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Medium to large artichokes should take about 55 to 60 minutes to fully cook, while small ones may only need about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Baked artichokes are done and ready to eat once the leaves easily pull off and the stem is fork-tender.

Eating Baked Artichokes

  • Enjoy as-is, or dip the leaves in mayonnaise, melted butter, garlic aioli, or another similar sauce.
  • Uuse your teeth to scrape the tender flesh off the thick base of each leaf (the part that was attached the stem or body of the artichoke). The closer you get to the middle of the artichoke, the more tender the leaves will become.
  • Once you get to the center, enjoy the exceptionally delicious “meaty” artichoke heart. I also love to eat the whole roasted garlic cloves!
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5 days.
Keyword baked artichokes, roasted artichokes
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