Garlic Grilled Artichokes

Elevate your summer cookouts with these irresistibly smoky Garlic Grilled Artichokes, a perfect blend of tender, charred artichoke halves and rich garlic butter infused with zesty lemon. This recipe transforms a humble vegetable into a show-stopping side dish or appetizer through a simple two-step process of boiling for tenderness and grilling for bold, caramelized flavor. Brushed with a luscious mixture of melted butter, olive oil, and fresh garlic, then garnished with vibrant parsley, these artichokes are as beautiful as they are delicious. Quick to prepare in under an hour and ideal for pairing with grilled meats or serving as a vegetarian delight, these artichokes are the essence of summer grilling at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Artichokes
• 1 whole Lemon
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat your grill to medium heat.

Step 2

Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the top inch of each artichoke and trimming the stem to 1-2 inches. Remove the tough outer leaves near the base and snip off any sharp or spiky tips from the remaining leaves.

Step 3

Slice each artichoke in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy choke from the center of each half.

Step 4

Rub the cut sides of the artichokes with the lemon to prevent browning and to add flavor.

Step 5

Place the artichoke halves in the boiling water and boil for 15-20 minutes, or until the stems are tender when pierced with a knife. Remove and drain well.

Step 6

While the artichokes are boiling, prepare the garlic butter by finely mincing the garlic cloves and melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 7

Brush the cut sides of the boiled artichokes generously with the garlic butter mixture.

Step 8

Place the artichokes cut-side down on the preheated grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes, or until there are deep grill marks. Flip and grill the rounded side for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the artichokes from the grill and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	688.4 grams (688.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1203

Total Fat 105.00g	135%
Saturated Fat 38.40g	192%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.60g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 3290mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 69.60g	25%
Dietary Fiber 30.50g	109%
Total Sugars 6.40g
Protein 16.40g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162mg	12%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1578mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 21.6%