ARTICHOKES BRAISED WITH GARLIC AND THYME

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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Braise     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Artichoke     Spring     Vegan     Thyme     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium artichokes (1/2 lb each)
18 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1/4 cup olive oil
8 fresh thyme sprigs
1 head of garlic, cloves separated and left unpeeled
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Accompaniment: crusty bread
Special Equipment
a 6- to 8-qt heavy pot wide enough to hold artichokes in a single layer (about 11 inches in diameter)

Steps:

  • Working with 1 artichoke at a time, cut off top inch of artichoke and gently pull open center. Scoop out sharp leaves and fuzzy choke from center with a melon-ball cutter or a spoon. Trim bottom 1/4 inch of stem (if present), keeping stem attached, and peel stem. Put artichoke in a large bowl of cold water. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
  • Remove artichokes from water and push 3 parsley sprigs into center of each. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add artichokes, thyme sprigs, garlic, 1/4 cup water, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover pot and braise artichokes, turning occasionally, until artichokes are browned in spots and bases are tender when pierced with a knife, about 35 minutes.
  • Transfer artichokes, thyme, and garlic to a platter. Add remaining 3/4 cup water to pot and deglaze by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Pour pan juices (they will be dark) into a small bowl and stir in extra-virgin olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Squeeze pulp from 2 of garlic cloves into juices and mash into sauce with a fork.
  • Divide artichokes and remaining garlic cloves among 6 plates and drizzle with sauce. Garlic cloves can be peeled and spread on crusty bread.

Hazrta Umer
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The artichokes were tender and the sauce was flavorful.


adi hans
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover artichokes. The artichokes were tender and flavorful.


Simon Lopez
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I thought the artichokes were a bit too salty. I would use less salt next time.


Selina Ambalo
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This was my first time cooking artichokes and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the artichokes were delicious.


Maya Magar
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I've been looking for a good artichoke recipe and this one is it! The artichokes were tender and flavorful.


X_MizzKush_X
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The artichokes were tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Zohaib Hassan
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The artichokes were a unique and delicious dish.


Latasha King
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This recipe is a keeper! The artichokes were perfectly tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Mahnoor Mughal
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I thought the artichokes were a bit bland. I would add more garlic and thyme next time.


MR SMJ
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The artichokes were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good.


samiuls aislam
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This was my first time cooking artichokes and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the artichokes were delicious.


Lera Sekhwama
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover artichokes.


visiting and fun
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I was skeptical about braising artichokes, but this recipe proved me wrong. They turned out tender and flavorful.


Baba jutt
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These artichokes were a delight! The garlic and thyme infused every bite with flavor.