Grilled Artichokes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon herbs like: thym fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon herbs like: thym fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 2 cloves garlic cut in half (no need to peel)
• 1  bay leaves 
• 1  optional: lemon cut into wedges
• 2 large eggplant 
• 1 serving salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• knife
• pot
• grill
• stove
• microwave
• kitchen scissors
• peeler
• pastry brush

Directions

1. Place the chopped fresh herbs in a small bowl (not the bay leaf) and cover with olive oil. Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds (or heat oil and herbs on the stovetop until warm).
2. Let the herbs steep in the warm olive oil while you prepare the artichokes.
3. Prepare a large pot with an inch of water at the bottom.
4. Add the cut cloves of garlic and the bay leaf, and place a steamer rack in the pot.
5. To prepare the artichokes, have lemon wedges ready. If you want a nice presentation, use scissors to snip away the pointy tips of the artichoke leaves. As you trim the artichokes, rub the cut areas with juice from the lemon wedges to prevent the artichokes from turning brown from oxidation.
6. Use a vegetable peeler to cut away the thick outer layer of the artichoke stems. Trim the stems to 2 inches from the base of the artichoke.
7. Cut off and discard the top 1/2 inch of the artichokes.
8. Cut the artichokes in half.
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11. Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the fuzzy chokes and the small inner artichoke leaves. Rub lemon juice all over the inside and exposed cut areas of the artichokes.
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13. Heat the water in the large pot with a steamer rack on high. When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium high and place the artichoke halves, cut side down, on the steam rack.
14. Cover. Steam for 20 minutes (less or more, depending on the size of the artichokes), until you can easily pull off the outer leaves, and you can pierce the heart easily with a knife.
15. The artichokes can be just a tiny bit less cooked than would be typically perfect for steamed artichokes, as you will be cooking them further on the grill.
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17. Prepare your grill for direct, high heat. Use a pastry brush to brush the artichoke all over with the herb infused oil.
18. Sprinkle all over with salt.
19. Place the artichoke halves cut-side-down on the grill grates. Cover, and grill for 5 to 10 minutes, until you have nice grill mark on the cut sides of the artichokes.
20. To serve, sprinkle the cut sides with more lemon juice.
21. Serve alone or with mayonnaise, remoulade, or aioli.
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25. Nutrition Facts (per serving)
26. Calories
27. Fat
28. Carbs
29. Protein
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31. Nutrition Facts
32. Servings: 4
33. Amount per serving
34. Calories
35. % Daily Value*
36. Total Fat 19g
37. Saturated Fat 3g
38. Cholesterol 0mg
39. Sodium 240mg
40. Total Carbohydrate 40g
41. Dietary Fiber 14g
42. Total Sugars 10g
43. Protein 7g
44. Vitamin C 119mg
45. Calcium 86mg
46. Iron 2mg
47. Potassium 760mg
48. *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
49. Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition.
50. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.