Herb Butter Artichokes Recipe

5 from 12 votes

These roasted artichokes are marinated in a luscious herb butter and baked until they are tender with golden brown, crisp edges. This is a simple recipe that pairs well with so many meals!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

2 large artichokes
juice of half a lemon

Herb Butter

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (choose dairy-free butter if vegan)
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

PREPARE THE ARTICHOKES

Preheat the oven to 425 F.
Rinse the artichokes to remove any dirt.
Remove about 1 inch of the stem using a sharp knife. Cut off the top 1/2-1 inch of each artichoke and use kitchen scissors to trim the sharp tips off the remaining sharp leaves on the top and bottom.
2 large artichokes
Rub the top with some lemon juice to prevent browning.
juice of half a lemon
Cut the artichokes in half vertically.
Remove the choke (the fuzzy, inedible center part of the artichoke)
Use a small spoon to scoop out the hairy choke. Squeeze more lemon juice over the artichoke halves.

HERB BUTTER

In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste
On a large baking sheet or casserole dish, spread out 4 large squares of lightly-oiled foil (big enough that you can fold it over the artichoke half). Nestle each artichoke half in the foil. Drizzle with herb butter all over each artichoke half and in the crevices of the leaves. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Gently fold the foil over the top.
Roast the artichokes for 30-35 minutes, or until the leaves are tender and easily pulled away.
Carefully open the foil pouches using forks or tongs. Let cool for a few minutes for transferring to a serving platter.
Sprinkle with more salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!

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