I ate a lot of artichokes as a kid, back when none of my friends knew what they were, so I’m quite fond of them. They’re not the easiest thing to cook though – you have boil them for a long time and then your house smells like artichokes. I came up with a solution for an easier artichoke dish that mimics delicious stuffed artichokes:
12 ounces frozen artichoke hearts quarters
4 tbsp butter (cut into small pieces)
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, with 2 tbsp reserved
1/4 cup chopped parsley (I actually don’t chop this, but rip off little pieces with my hands)
salt and pepper
Place all ingredients on parchment. Lightly toss together. Fold up (see instructions on the “technique” page of this blog for details) and bake at 400 for 30 min. Then open the parchment, sprinkle with remaining cheese and return to the oven (leaving the packet open) for about 12 minutes.
The result? a satisfying, full-flavored dish that is is incredibly easy and requires no clean up. This is my new favorite way to make artichokes!
*Reader favorite: this appears in The Parchment Paper Cookbook
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I used to make a similar recipe but it required lots of clean-up. Thanks for posting this alternative way of making this dish. Cannot wait to try!
I’ve made traditional stuffed artichokes and even if you do it in the oven (without boiling first) you have several things to clean up and scrub afterwards. It was really a deterrent – plus I always had trouble getting the stuffing to actually stay in the artichokes.
I’ve never liked artichokes but I’ve been wanting to give them another try. This recipe sounds tasty. What do you suggest serving it with?
I adore artichokes but really hate the process of steaming/boiling them to make the whole stuffed version. Wouldn’t this be great over fettuccine or orzo?
What a great recipe – seems fairly simple yet looks very special!
Yes, or rice too.
It is great with chicken I think.
I love artichokes. And this dish DOES look easy. I’ve been reading No Pot Cooking but haven’t tried a recipe yet. Maybe this will be my first one.
Ooh, I love this one! I am a big fan of artichokes, but am so intimidated by the whole ones that I always use frozen. This is such an easy way to make them. Printing this out right now…
If you do, let me know how it goes!
Wow – this sounds so simple and I already have many of the ingredients. Can’t wait to try it!
This is the most delicious sounding recipe I’ve read in ages – going to the store right now to get the ingredients!!
Ok, these look amazing. I’m all about this.
Let me know how you like it.
I have been looking for a way to work with artichokes, as I love them and don’t eat them nearly enough. Thanks for the idea.
This sounds absolutely fantastic. I’m a huge artichoke fan.
I love artichokes but have no idea how to cook them. Now I do with this easy sounding recipe.