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A How to Guide for Grilling Artichokes and Garlic Aioli recipe

Susan Phillips
Unlike some vegetables, you can't just go tossing artichokes straight on the grill. They require a few simple prep steps before ever hitting the grates to ensure a tender smoky bite from start to finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 509 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 steamer basket
  • Grill

Ingredients
 
 

Artichokes

  • 3 artichokes
  • 2 lemons divided
  • 6 cloves garlic divided

Zesty Garlic Aioli

  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Salt and Pepper
  • reserved garlic and lemon from the artichoke preparation

Instructions
 

Steam the artichoke

  • Prep the artichokes by cutting off the tips of the leaves and any little thorns with kitchen scissors.
    Slice about 3/4 inch to an inch off the tip of the artichoke with a serrated bread knife. Pull off any smaller leaves towards the base and on the stem. Cut off the excess stem, leaving about a 1-inch stem on the artichokes. 
    Rinse the artichokes in running cold water gently working your fingers into the petals of the artichoke to loosen and open them up a bit.
  • Place a small amount of water (about 16 oz /475 ml) in a large pot for steaming. Add a cut-up lemon and 3 whole garlic cloves that have been crushed into the water. Bring to a boil.
  • Place a steamer basket in the pot and add the artichokes top down - so that the trimmed pieces are facing downward and the stem is facing up. Steam for 25-35 minutes or longer, until the outer leaves can easily be pulled off. Check occasionally to see if more water needs to be added.
  • Remove the cooked artichokes and cut them in half. Scoop out the rough fibers from the center of each half.

Grill the artichoke

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
    Brush each steamed artichoke half with a bit of olive oil and place face down on a hot grill for about 5 minutes

Make the Zesty Garlic Aioli

  • Combine mayo and sour cream. Add the zest and juice of one lemon and 3 minced garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
Keyword artichoke, grilled artichoke
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