Name: Artichokes with Lemon & Dill
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 large lemons, divided, plus more for garnish; 8 large artichokes; 2 cups water; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 0.25 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Artichokes with Lemon & Dill

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These simply prepared artichokes can be served at room temperature or chilled. Serve as a first course or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Fat High Fiber Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free Soy-Free Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

4 large lemons, divided, plus more for garnish
8 large artichokes
2 cups water
6 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Squeeze the juice from 2 lemons. Fill a large bowl of cold water and add the juice and rinds. Use a paring knife to trim the bottom 1/4 inch off the artichoke stems. Snip the thorn off the leaves with kitchen shears. Cut off about 1 inch from the tops. With a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the fuzzy chokes. Place the trimmed artichokes in the lemon water to prevent discoloration.
Squeeze 1/3 cup juice from the remaining 2 lemons. Combine the juice with 2 cups water in a large nonreactive pot wide enough to hold the artichokes in a single layer. Drain the artichokes and lay them on their sides in the pot. Top with garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, turning the artichokes once, until tender when pierced with a fork, 18 to 20 minutes.
With a slotted spoon, transfer the artichokes to a deep platter. Simmer the liquid remaining in the pan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 10 minutes; spoon over the artichokes. Let cool to room temperature.
To serve, drizzle the artichokes with oil and baste with sauce. Garnish with chopped dill and lemon wedges, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105	Calories
3g	Fat
18g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 artichoke each
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 9g	31%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g	11%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Vitamin A 44IU	1%
Vitamin C 23mg	25%
Folate 112mcg	28%
Sodium 445mg	19%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 99mg	24%
Potassium 620mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.