After my sausage stuffed artichokes recipe, readers have been asking me how to roast artichokes as a side dish or appetizer without meat. So, here they are: An easy roasted artichoke recipe with garlic and lemon! These are the perfect spring recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here I explain the best ingredients for roasted artichoke halves, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Artichokes – Look for large, whole artichokes that are fresh, without a lot of browning on the outer leaves. Some browning is fine, as you’ll remove the outer layer.Olive Oil – Or avocado oil.Sea Salt & Black PepperGarlic – Use fresh garlic cloves, as we are keeping them whole in this recipe.Lemon – Lemon slices add brightness to the dish, and also shields the garlic during the roasting process.Butter – Adds flavor and richness. Use your favorite butter alternative for a vegan or dairy-free option if needed.
How To Cut Artichokes
How To Roast Artichokes
This section shows how to bake artichokes in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
How To Eat Roasted Artichokes
Now that you know how to roast artichokes, it’s time for the important question… how do you eat them?! It’s easy once you get the hang of it: In an older version of this recipe, I sprinkled a few tablespoons of shredded parm over the artichokes at the end before popping back in the oven to melt. Feel free to do this if you like!
Peel off the petals. You can just use your hands for this.Dip in sauce. Dipping sauce is optional, but I love dipping in aioli!Pull through your teeth to remove the edible portion of the artichoke. The closer you get to the artichoke heart, the more edible portion there is.
Are Roasted Artichokes Good For You?
Yes, baked whole artichokes are incredibly nutritious! Each artichoke is very low in calories and fat, but has plenty of important nutrients like potassium, Vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and fiber [*].
Storage Instructions
Store: This is not an ideal recipe to make ahead (they tend to get mushy and brown), but you can keep leftover baked artichokes in refrigerator for 2-3 days.Reheat: Reheat artichokes in a 350 degree F oven, until warm.Freeze: Artichokes can be frozen for 2-3 months. Brush with lemon juice so they don’t brown while frozen.
What To Serve With Baked Artichokes
My favorite way to serve oven roasted artichokes is with garlic aioli and a squeeze of lemon. But they also make a great side dish to just about any meal. Here are some ideas for main dishes to pair with them:
Chicken – There are so many options! Make baked chicken thighs or chicken leg quarters if you like dark meat, juicy baked chicken breast if you like white meat, or air fryer whole chicken to please the whole family. Crispy baked chicken wings are a great option for an appetizer spread to go with the artichokes.Beef – Grill burgers if it’s warm enough outside, or make a special steak dinner with ribeye or surf and turf. You can even serve roasted artichokes with steak and eggs for brunch!Fish – I love fish year-round, but the lemony flavors it often has feel particularly right in the spring (when artichokes are in season). Make pan seared salmon on the stove or cod in the air fryer while you’re roasting the artichokes in the oven.
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