Roasted Artichokes Recipe (Easy!) | Wholesome Yum (2024)

Learn how to roast artichokes with my easy method! I’m breaking down the steps in this roasted artichokes recipe to show you how simple it can be — and you don’t need any complicated ingredients to let the zesty artichoke taste shine through. Not only is the baked artichoke a delicious side or starter, but it’s nice for entertaining or special meals, too (like with a sugar-free glazed ham!).

After my sausage stuffed artichokes recipe, readers have been asking me how to roast artichokes as a side dish or appetizer without meat. So, here they are: An easy roasted artichoke recipe with garlic and lemon! These are the perfect spring recipe.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for roasted artichoke halves, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

• Artichokes – Look for large, whole artichokes that are fresh, without a lot of browning on the outer leaves. Some browning is fine, as you’ll remove the outer layer.
• Olive Oil – Or avocado oil.
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper
• Garlic – Use fresh garlic cloves, as we are keeping them whole in this recipe.
• Lemon – Lemon slices add brightness to the dish, and also shields the garlic during the roasting process.
• Butter – Adds flavor and richness. Use your favorite butter alternative for a vegan or dairy-free option if needed.

How To Cut Artichokes

1. Trim. Cut off the top of the artichoke and bottom of the stem. Remove any tough outer leaves.
2. Cut. Slice the artichoke in half lengthwise, through the middle.

3. Scoop. Using a spoon with a gentle twisting and scooping motion, remove the fuzzy choke from the inside of the artichoke.

How To Roast Artichokes

This section shows how to bake artichokes in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

1. Season. Place artichokes cut side up in a baking dish. (You can line the dish with aluminum foil if you like.) Drizzle and brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place a clove of garlic in the center of each artichoke half, then top with a lemon slice.
2. Flip. Carefully flip artichokes over so the cut side is down, being careful to keeping the garlic and lemons inside. Brush with the tops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake artichokes until tender.

4. Mix roasted garlic butter. Remove the roasted garlic cloves from the artichokes (you can discard the lemon slices) and mash with butter in a small bowl.
5. Bake again. Spread garlic butter over the artichoke halves. Bake for another few minutes, until the garlic butter melts and browns a bit.

How To Eat Roasted Artichokes

Now that you knowhow to roast artichokes, it’s time for the important question… how do you eat them?! It’s easy once you get the hang of it:

• Peel off the petals. You can just use your hands for this.
• Dip in sauce. Dipping sauce is optional, but I love dipping in aioli!
• Pull through your teeth to remove the edible portion of the artichoke. The closer you get to the artichoke heart, the more edible portion there is.

Are Roasted Artichokes Good For You?

Yes, baked whole artichokes are incredibly nutritious! Each artichoke is very low in calories and fat, but has plenty of important nutrients like potassium, Vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and fiber [*].

Storage Instructions

• Store: This is not an ideal recipe to make ahead (they tend to get mushy and brown), but you can keep leftover baked artichokes in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Reheat: Reheat artichokes in a 350 degree F oven, until warm.
• Freeze: Artichokes can be frozen for 2-3 months. Brush with lemon juice so they don’t brown while frozen.

What To Serve With Baked Artichokes

My favorite way to serve oven roasted artichokes is with garlic aioli and a squeeze of lemon. But they also make a great side dish to just about any meal. Here are some ideas for main dishes to pair with them:

• Chicken – There are so many options! Make baked chicken thighs or chicken leg quarters if you like dark meat, juicy baked chicken breast if you like white meat, or air fryer whole chicken to please the whole family. Crispy baked chicken wings are a great option for an appetizer spread to go with the artichokes.
• Beef – Grill burgers if it’s warm enough outside, or make a special steak dinner with ribeye or surf and turf. You can even serve roasted artichokes with steak and eggs for brunch!
• Fish – I love fish year-round, but the lemony flavors it often has feel particularly right in the spring (when artichokes are in season). Make pan seared salmon on the stove or cod in the air fryer while you’re roasting the artichokes in the oven.

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Roasted Artichokes Recipe (Easy!)

The easiest, most delicious method for how to roast artichokes! This roasted artichoke recipe is seasoned simply with lemon, garlic, and olive oil.

Prep: 14 minutes

Cook: 31 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings: 6 (adjust to scale recipe)

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Ingredients

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• 3largeArtichokes▢
• 2tbspOlive oil▢
• 1/2tspSea salt▢
• 1/4tspBlack pepper▢
• 6clovesGarlic(peeled)▢
• 1mediumLemon(sliced into half moons)▢
• 1tbspUnsalted butter(softened)▢

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).

2. Lay the artichoke sideways and trim 1 inch (2.54 cm) off the top and the bottom of the stem. Remove any tough outer leaves near the stem. Use sharp kitchen shears (I love these!) to trim off the sharp tips of the remaining leaves. Cut the artichoke in half lengthwise, through the middle. Immediately rub the artichoke all over with a lemon slice, especially the cut sides.

3. Using a spoon with a gentle twisting and scooping motion, remove the fuzzy choke toward the bottom of the inside of the artichoke.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with all three artichokes.

5. Place the artichokes cut side up into a 9×13 stoneware baking dish. Brush with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

6. Place a clove of garlic into the center of each artichoke half, then top with a lemon slice to lock it inside. (You may need to cut the lemon slices into smaller ones to fit.)

7. Carefully flip the artichokes, cut side down, keeping the garlic and lemon inside. Brush the outer sides, now facing up, with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

8. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a knife inserted near the base goes in with little resistance.

9. Remove the foil and flip the artichokes over. Remove the garlic cloves, transfer to a small pinch bowl, add butter, and mash with a fork. Spread the mashed garlic butter over the artichoke halves.

10. Return to the oven, cut side up, for about 1-3 minutes, until the garlic butter melts into the artichokes and browns a bit.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 artichoke

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories102

Fat6.7g

Protein2.9g

Total Carbs9.9g

Net Carbs5.4g

Fiber4.5g

Sugar1g

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Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Italian

Keywords:baked artichokes, how to roast artichokes, roasted arthichokes, roasted artichoke recipe

Calories: 102 kcal

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