Carciofi alla Romana (Roman Braised Artichokes)

Carciofi alla Romana (Roman Braised Artichokes)

Roman whole artichokes packed with parsley and garlic, then gently braised with olive oil and lemon until tender.

⏱ 55 min total🔪 25 min prep🔥 30 min cookMediumServes 4Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 whole artichokes
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 1Trim the whole artichokes, remove tough outer leaves, and scoop out any fuzzy choke.
  2. 2Mix parsley, garlic, mint, and half the salt.
  3. 3Press the herb mixture between the artichoke leaves.
  4. 4Arrange artichokes stem-side up in a snug saucepan.
  5. 5Add olive oil, lemon juice, water, and remaining salt.
  6. 6Cover and simmer gently for 25–30 minutes until a knife enters the base easily.

💡 Keep the artichokes packed snugly in the pan so they stay upright and cook evenly.

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