ARTICHOKES WITH TARRAGON BUTTER

Artichokes with Tarragon Butter image

Artichokes are fun to prepare and eat as an appetizer or side dish. Serve each person a small bowl of herby butter to dip the leaves in. -Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium artichokes
4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

Using a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 1 in. from the top. Using kitchen scissors, snip off tips of outer leaves. Brush cut edges with 1 teaspoon lemon juice., Place artichokes in a deep 8-in. microwave-safe dish; add 1 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until leaves near the center pull out easily. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, dill, oregano, tarragon and remaining lemon juice. Serve with artichokes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 5g protein.