How do you roast an artichoke?!
How do you roast an artichoke?
I have a recipe for roasted artichoke soup. It tells me how to do everything to prepare the artichoke for roasting, but the recipe doesn't explain how long and at what temperature the artichoke needs to be roasted.
Answers:
PREP AND COOK TIME: About 1 hour
MAKES: 1 or 2 servings from each artichoke
1. Choose artichokes that are 3 to 4 1/2 inches wide. Break off and discard small outer leaves. With a knife, slice off artichoke tips. With scissors, snip thorn tips from remaining leaves. Trim dark base from stem ends and, with a knife, peel coarse fibers from stems and artichoke bottoms. Cut artichokes in half lengthwise, rinse well, and drain briefly.
2. Choose a pan in which the artichokes fit close together in a single layer (6 halves fit in a 9- by 13-in. pan); if there are large spaces, the juices will scorch.
3. For each artichoke, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil into pan and add 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme. Roll artichokes in oil to coat, and turn cut sides down. Slide 1 thin lemon slice and 1 peeled garlic clove under each artichoke half. Seal pan with foil.
4. Bake in a 375[degrees] oven until artichoke bottoms are tender when pierced, 40 to 50 minutes.
If you were eating them instead of putting them in soup - continue using these directions:
Transfer artichokes, cut sides up, to a platter; top with lemon and garlic, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Drizzle artichokes with pan drippings; or add butter and lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon each for each artichoke halt) to roasting pan, place over high heat (if container is microwave-safe, put in a microwave oven at full power--100%) until butter is melted, and drizzle over artichokes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Roast at medium temperature . It is ready when soft . Color will change to brownish.
Cover in foil and place on the grill. Dont know how you like so just watch for your preforence.
Stab it with a kabob stick and put it over the BBQ.