Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Updated on Nov. 29, 2023

Petals of savory artichoke leaves are so delicious dipped into a creamy lemon aioli. It may seem intimidating to roast whole artichokes, but the steps couldn't be simpler—and the earthy, comforting flavor is a definite payoff. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


Test Kitchen tips
  • To clean an artichoke, rinse under cold water. Use a soft kitchen brush to gently remove a natural, light film produced as it grows, which can give artichokes a bitter taste.
  • The edible parts of an artichoke are the base of the petals, the center core of the stem and the heart. The fuzzy choke at the center is not edible.
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    Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

    Yield: 4 servings
    Prep: 20 min
    Cook: 50 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 medium artichokes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 medium lemon
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • aioli:
      • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
      • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
      • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
      • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
      • Dash pepper

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°. Using a sharp knife, cut 1 in. from top of each artichoke. Using kitchen scissors, cut off tips of outer leaves. Cut each artichoke lengthwise in half. With a spoon, carefully scrape and remove fuzzy center of artichokes.
    2. Drizzle oil into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Rub cut surfaces of artichokes with lemon half; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in pan, cut side down. Squeeze lemon juice over artichokes. Cover pan with foil; bake on a lower oven rack until tender and a leaf near the center pulls out easily, 50-55 minutes.
    3. Meanwhile, mix aioli ingredients; refrigerate until serving. Serve with artichokes.
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