ROASTED ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON AIOLI

Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Aioli image

Petals of savory artichoke leaves are so delicious dipped into a creamy lemon aioli. It may seem intimidating to roast whole artichokes, but the steps couldn't be simpler-and the earthy, comforting flavor is a definite payoff. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 medium artichokes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
AIOLI:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Using a sharp knife, cut 1 in. from top of each artichoke. Using kitchen scissors, cut off tips of outer leaves. Cut each artichoke lengthwise in half. With a spoon, carefully scrape and remove fuzzy center of artichokes. , Drizzle oil into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Rub cut surfaces of artichokes with lemon half; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in pan, cut side down. Squeeze lemon juice over artichokes. Cover pan with foil; bake on a lower oven rack until tender and a leaf near the center pulls out easily, 50-55 minutes., Meanwhile, mix aioli ingredients; refrigerate until serving. Serve with artichokes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.