# Artichoke

This recipe shows how to prepare artichokes with garlic and thyme.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 medium artichokes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- 2 unpeeled garlic cloves
- sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 lemons

## Instructions

1. Trim off the tough outer leaves of each artichoke.
2. Cut off the top 1/3 of the artichoke.
3. Scoop out the hairy choke with a spoon, leaving the heart intact.
4. Rub the cut surfaces with half a lemon to prevent browning.
5. Fill a bowl with ice-cold water and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into it. Place the prepared artichokes in the lemon water to keep them fresh while you work.
6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the juice of the remaining lemon half.
7. Add the artichokes and boil for 45 minutes, or until the hearts are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and pat dry with a clean towel.
8. Heat 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9. Add the unpeeled garlic cloves and a few sprigs of thyme to infuse the oil with flavor.
10. Place the artichokes cut-side down in the skillet. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes to develop a gentle, aromatic flavor.
11. Increase the heat to high and cook for an additional 3 minutes to crisp the edges, until golden and slightly caramelized.
12. Season with a pinch of salt to taste. Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme if desired.

## Equipment

- knife
- spoon
- bowl
- pot
- skillet
- fork

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/share/_tYkHoRZB
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5f7ff893-17ba-4cfa-ba78-2f2f56c6d269
- Extracted: 2025-05-13

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