Easy Marinated Baby Artichokes

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Photo: EARL CARTER
Yield:
2 cups

These make a wonderful addition to any summer salad or antipasto. They can also be served as a side dish for roasted or grilled lamb.

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons

  • 1 ½ pounds baby artichokes

  • 1 clove garlic, cut in half

  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme

  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Fill a large bowl with cold water; juice 2 lemons into water. Set aside. Trim spiky tops, tough stems, and outer leaves from artichokes; halve lengthwise. Scrape any pink choke out from the center, leaving artichoke half intact. Transfer cut artichokes to acidulated water immediately.

  2. Drain artichokes. Fill a large saucepan with water. Add artichokes, garlic halves, peppercorns, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and thyme to saucepan. Set over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, using a few layers of cheesecloth or a plate to keep artichokes submerged, until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 5 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat, and drain. Reserve artichoke halves, some of the garlic, and a few sprigs of thyme. Place in a bowl, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pinch of pepper.

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