55min 4 ppl
Carciofi alla Romana
65 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
65 min · 9 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
145 kcalper person
Protein 4g
Carbs 12g
Fats 8g
About this dish
Tender young artichokes braised low and slow in a fragrant mixture of garlic, mint, and parsley until they collapse into buttery submission. This classic Roman preparation yields deeply flavorful artichokes with a silky, caramelized exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth heart.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- small artichokescleaned and halved lengthwise (about 800g)8
- garlicminced6 cloves
- fresh flat-leaf parsleyfinely chopped25 g
- fresh mint leavesfinely chopped15 g
- lemonjuiced0.5
Tins & Jars
- vegetable stock or water240 ml
Spices & Seasonings
- salt1 tsp
- black pepper0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
Utensils
- Large braising pan with lid
- Small bowl
- Small spoon
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Fork
Method
1
Clean the artichokes by snapping off the tough outer leaves until you reach the pale inner leaves, then halve them lengthwise and scoop out any fuzzy choke with a small spoon. Toss with lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.
Approx. 15 minutes
2
Combine the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped mint in a small bowl.
Approx. 2 minutes
3
Heat the olive oil in a large braising pan or shallow pot over medium heat until shimmering.
Approx. 2 minutes
4
Arrange the artichoke halves cut-side down in the pan and cook for 4 minutes until the cut surfaces turn golden brown.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Flip the artichokes cut-side up in the pan.
Approx. 1 minutes
6
Sprinkle the garlic-herb mixture evenly over each artichoke half.
Approx. 1 minutes
7
Pour the vegetable stock around the artichokes, then season with salt and black pepper.
Approx. 1 minutes
8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and braise for 35-40 minutes until the artichoke hearts are very tender when pierced with a fork and the liquid has reduced by half.
Approx. 38 minutes
9
Remove from heat and serve warm, spooning the reduced braising liquid over each portion.
Approx. 1 minutes
