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    Home » Diet

    Baked Artichokes

    Aug 15, 2019 · 2 Comments

    August 15, 2019 by Beth 2 Comments

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    These AIP Baked Artichokes require very little prep and very few ways to screw up this recipe. It’s super easy and definitely a beginner friendly recipe. The whole fresh artichokes are baked with lemon and garlic, which infuses it with flavor. There’s a little bit of lemon garlic is each bite. It’s absolutely delicious.

    close up of whole baked artichoke on plate

    How to cook artichokes in the oven?

    I’m sure that there are multiple ways to cook artichokes in the oven but this may be my new favorite. My baked artichokes method steams and boils the artichoke, which keeps it from drying out. It also infuses the artichoke with the lemon garlic flavor so each bite tastes amazing, even without a dip.

    To use my method, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Then you need to place then into a dutch oven along with the aromatics.

    aerial shot of whole artichokes in pan with lemon and seasonings

    Next add about 2 inches of boiling water into the pan. The amount of water will vary depending upon the size of the pan.

    pouring boiling water into artichoke filled dutch oven

    Put the cover on the dutch oven and then put it into the oven and let cook for about 50 minutes up to 1 hour 30 minutes. Or until the outer leaves easily fall off when pulled.

    putting cover on artichoke filled dutch oven

    What to dip artichokes in?

    This recipe doesn’t really need a dip as it tastes good on it’s own. However, if you must dip then try these recipes.

    • AIP Lemon ‘Butter’ Artichoke Dipping Sauce
    • Cilantro Avocado Dip (from my Grilled Artichokes with Artichoke Dipping Sauce recipe)
    • Mayonnaise (AIP Reintroduction, Primal Palates is a good, clean brand)

    Tips on making the best AIP Baked Artichokes

    • If you’re unsure on how to eat an artichoke, check out my How to Cook and Eat Artichokes. It dives deep into how to buy, prep and cook artichokes and even has a video to explain how to eat them.
    • I used my Le Cruset dutch oven. This is the exact oven that I used however; amazon has a more affordable version here.
    • You must us boiling water and make sure that the pan is sealed otherwise this recipe won’t work.
    whole baked artichoke on plate with artichoke dipping sauce on the side

    What is your favorite way to eat fresh artichokes? Let me know in the comments below.

    whole baked artichoke on plate
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    5 from 2 votes

    Whole Baked Artichokes

    AIP Baked Artichokes may be the simplest way to eat fresh artichokes. They are baked with lemon and seasonings so you don’t even need any dip. Each bite is savory and delicious. This recipe fits the whole30, paleo and AIP diets.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 halves
    Calories: 40kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • Dutch Oven

    Ingredients

    • 2 Whole Fresh Artichokes
    • 1 Dried Bay Leaf
    • 1 Lemon quartered
    • 2 Garlic Cloves

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • To prep the artichokes, cut off the stem, leaving 1/2 inch from the bottom row of leaves.
    • Using kitchen scissors cut off 1/2-inch of the tips of all of the artichoke leaves. This step is optional but helpful especially when feeding kids.
    • Cut 1 inch from the top of the artichoke. It helps to use a serrated knife like a bread knife for this.
    • Take a piece of lemon and rub over the cut edges of the artichokes to keep them from turning brown.
    • To bake the artichokes, put about 1-inch of boiling water in the bottom of a Dutch oven that will snugly hold the artichokes. Add lemon, bay leaf, and garlic to the water.
    • Place the artichokes sitting upright in the water.
    • Cover the pot tightly with a lid. You’re essentially steaming the artichokes so remember to cover the dish or this recipe will not work!
    • Bake for 1 hour or until a knife easily penetrates the heart of the artichoke or you can easily remove one of the outer petals. Depending on the size of the artichoke baking time can vary from 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
    • Remove artichokes and place them on a serving dish to serve.

    Notes

    • If you’re unsure on how to eat an artichoke, check out my How to Cook and Eat Artichokes. It dives deep into how to buy, prep and cook artichokes and even has a video to explain how to eat them.
    • I used my Le Cruset dutch oven. This is the exact oven that I used however; amazon has a more affordable version here.
    • You must us boiling water and make sure that the pan is sealed otherwise this recipe won’t work.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Margaret says

      October 23, 2021 at 1:54 am

      5 stars
      Artichokes are a family favorite and we enjoyed this variation.

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      October 22, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      Artichokes are my favorite. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply

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