Roasted Baby Artichokes

Roasted Baby Artichokes

Ingredients:
10 baby artichokes
1 lemon, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Fill a bowl with cold water and add the lemon juice.
Cut about a quarter off the end of each artichoke (opposite the stem). Remove
all the hard outer leaves. Use a paring knife to remove the remaining hard skin
near the base of the artichoke.
Cut each baby artichoke in half lengthwise and toss in the lemon water. When
done cutting all of the artichokes, drain the water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Toss the artichokes with a few tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic and a
little pepper.
Spread the artichokes out in an even layer onto a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30
minutes until soft.
Serve warm with sliced lemon.
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