How to Cook Artichokes In the Oven (Baked Artichokes)
This baked artichoke recipe involves trimming and seasoning a whole artichoke with olive oil and kosher salt, wrapping it in foil, and roasting it in the oven until tender. The leaves become easy to pull off, revealing the edible heart and base. It’s a simple, hands-off preparation that brings out the vegetable's natural flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 Artichoke
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Trim the artichoke top and tips and discard. Rub the cut edges with lemon.
- Place the artichoke on a piece of aluminum foil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt.
- Wrap the artichoke tightly in the foil.
- Bake at 400°F for one hour or until the leaves pull out easily. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold with melted butter, mayonnaise, or dip of your choice.
Notes
- You can cook artichokes ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to two days before serving.
- Serve with melted butter, mayonnaise, or a preferred dip for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.