If you’re trying to figure out how to cook an artichoke, follow this recipe and you’re guaranteed to have tender and smoky grilled artichokes. Served with a lemon-cumin aioli for an extra treat. These grilled artichokes, especially, offer a perfect smoky and tender summer appetizer.

I grew up eating artichokes, and thought they were fairly commonplace, but I have had to teach a few people how to eat one — which has to lead me to believe not enough people have heard the good news regarding a steamed or grilled artichoke. So let me open up the door to this wonderful world.

how to make artichokes

First, bring a large pot of water to boil.

While the water is boiling, snip off the pointy end of each artichoke leaf with a pair of scissors.

Poach the artichokes for about 20-30 minutes, until one of the outer leaves pulls off super easily.

Using a serrated knife, cut in half, and drizzle olive oil + salt on the sides.

Grill quickly in a grill pan or on a grill outside.

While the artichokes are grilling, mix together the ingredients for the aioli.

Dip into a lemony, cumin-y aioli and enjoy on a summer’s night!

recipe for grilled artichokes

grilled artichokes

Author: mimi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 4 artichokes 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Steam and Grill
Cuisine: American, Seasonal, Farmers Market Produce

Description

tender and smoky grilled halved artichokes.

Scale

Ingredients

4 artichokes, spiny tips clipped off

aioli

1/4 cup of mayonnaise
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of dijon

Instructions

prepare a pot with a steamer insert and pour in 1/2 cup of water. steam the artichokes for about half an hour, until a leave tugs off easily.
once ready, cut each in half and remove the hairy part of the artichoke heart.
on a grill pan or grill outside, grill flat side down for about 5 minutes, until light grill marks are shown.
combine all the aioli ingredients together and serve with the artichokes!
to eat, use your teeth to pull the tender part off of the bottom third of each artichoke leaf, dipping into the aioli as you please.

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