BRAISED BABY ARTICHOKES

BRAISED BABY ARTICHOKES image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 baby artichokes, trimmed
Juice of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 sage leaves or 6 thyme sprigs
2 strips lemon zest
Salt and freshly milled pepper
1 plump garlic clove, slivered
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped thyme or parsley

Steps:

Drop the finished artichokes into a bowl with the lemon juice and water to cover. Warm half the oil ith the sage and lemon zest in a medium saute pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the artichokes with 2 1/2 cups of the lemon water, 1/2 teaspon salt, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the artichokes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Scoop them into a bowl, then reduce the remaining liquid until about 1/2 cup remains. Pour it ove the artichokes and drizzle the remaining oil over the top. Garnish with a little pepper and the chopped herb.