Description
A simple springtime side dish full of zesty lemon garlic flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 artichokes, large
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 4 teaspoons breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cut off 3/4″ across the top of the artichokes and then cut off the excess stem to create a flat bottom.
- Using kitchen scissors, trim the tips off of each leaf to remove the small thorn.
- Gently pry open the leaves to create a space for the dressing. Set aside.
- Take a small bowl and add the juice of the squeezed lemon, minced garlic, and olive oil. Whisk together.
- Equally divide the marinate and pour in between and over each of the four artichokes.
- Sprinkle parmesan and bread crumbs on the top of each one. (approx. 1 tsp. each)
- Place into a shallow bowl and cover the top tightly.
- Place bowl into the microwave and steam on high for 15 minutes until the leaves pull off and the inside is tender.
Notes
Note that cooking time may vary depending on your microwave. Be sure to check periodically throughout the 15 minute cooking time so as not to overcook.
Overcooked artichokes will appear dry; especially on the outer leaves
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes