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Braised Baby Artichokes with Red Peppers and Garlic

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Braised Baby Artichokes with Red Peppers and GarlicMARK THOMAS

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 whole lemons
2 1/2 pounds baby artichokes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 green onions, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, diced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (or more) water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 large bay leaf
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut 1 lemon in half. Squeeze juice into bowl of cold water; add lemon halves. Quarter second lemon. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, trim off tough outer leaves (about 3 layers). Cut off 3/4 inch of top; cut off stem. Cut artichoke in half lengthwise; rub all cut surfaces with lemon quarter to prevent discoloration. Scoop out any choke from center. Drop artichoke halves into lemon water.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers. Sauté until peppers soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; stir 2 minutes. Drain artichokes and add to skillet. Add 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, and lemon peel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; bring to simmer. Cover and simmer until artichokes are tender, adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry and stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm, covered, over low heat, adding more water if dry.) Mix in parsley; season with salt and pepper.

TagsLemonCitrusFruitArtichokeVegetableBell PepperGarlicRoot VegetableSideDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyMake AheadBraiseSpringBon Appétit
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