Garlic Sauteed Artichokes

Serves: 3

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

36

Sweetness

58

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cloves

Garlic (chopped)

2 tbsps

Butter

Directions:

1

Rinse artichokes under cold water, and use a sharp knife to cut the top 1/3 off of each one

2

Trim the stems to about 1 inch, and remove the smaller leaves from around the base

3

Use scissors to remove any remaining leaf tips

4

Cut each artichoke in half from the bottom to the top, then use a spoon to scrape out the hairy choke

5

Rinse again to remove any residual hairs

6

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat

7

Add the garlic, and saute for about 1 minute to flavor the butter

8

Arrange artichoke halves cut-side down in the skillet

9

Saute for about 5 or 10 minutes, or until lightly browned

10

Reduce heat to low, and pour in about 1/4 cup of water, cover, and let steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender

11

A fork should easily pierce the stem