Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • Calories:
  • 576
  • Fat:
  • 57 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 35 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 153 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 695 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 18 g
  • Fiber:
  • 7 g
  • Protein:
  • 5 g

Lemon-Studded Artichokes

For a change-of-pace side dish or appetizer, microwave some artichokes. Lorraine Galazyk of South Surrey, British Columbia flavors them with lemon slices and garlic butter, which is great for dipping.

SERVINGS

2

CATEGORY

Side Dish

METHOD

Microwave

PREP

30 min.

TOTAL

30 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium artichokes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 medium lemon, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

DIRECTIONS

Rinse artichokes well; trim stems. With scissors, snip 1 in. off the tops. Snip the tip end from each leaf. Brush cut edges with the lemon juice. Spread artichokes leaves open. Using a small knife, carefully cut around each center choke. Scoop out and discard the fuzzy centers.
    Cut each of the lemon slices into six wedges; place between artichoke leaves. Place artichokes in an 8-in. microwave-safe dish. Combine butter and garlic; pour over artichokes.
    Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until artichokes are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with garlic butter from the dish. Yield: 2 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 18, 2008

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