Ingredients:
1kg artichokes
A small garlic clove
A chicken soup cube
The juice of half a lemon
A teaspoon of chopped parsley
A small cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preparation:
Clean the outer leaves and spikes of the artichokes.
Cut into small wedges and place in a bowl of water with the lemon juice (this stops the artichokes from turning brown).
Heat up the olive oil in a large non stick frying pan and add the garlic clove.
After 3-4 minutes take out the garlic clove ( take out the garlic clove at this point ,the garlic adds to the flavour but does not over power it )
Add the artichoke wedges , the parsley and the chicken stock cube with a little water.
Allow to cook gently on a moderate heat for 20-25 minutes.
Add a little hot water if the artichokes get too dry.
You can serve this as a side dish to your main course but is a delicious sauce for a risotto or any pasta.
If you use it as a sauce add a little grated parmesan cheese and a good pat of butter.
See if your supermarket has frozen hearts of artichokes
