Lemon Garlic Artichoke with Pesto Aioli

Say adios to boring steamed artichokes, and make room for these flavorful roasted artichokes. They are roasted in lemon and garlic until tender inside and crisp at the top. The pesto aioli is a blend of basil, parmesan, and mayo for a creamy yet bright addition. 

Artichoke season is something that sings that the sun is coming out and the flowers are blooming. I look forward to it all winter. I mean, how can you pass up an artichoke at the store for only $1? From spinach artichoke dip to these tasty roasted artichokes, I try to use up all the artichoke I can in the spring and summer. These would be a perfect side dish for a summer dinner or even great to snack on poolside. 

Lemon Garlic Roasted Artichokes with Pesto Aioli

Emma Essence

Roasted artichoke in garlic and lemon and topped with creamy bright pesto aioli.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• Food processor

Ingredients

  

Lemon Garlic Roasted Artichoke

• 3 artichokes
• 2 lemons sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 cloves garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Pesto Aioli

• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup fresh basil
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup high quality mayonnaise

Instructions

 

• Heat the oven to 375F.
• Thoroughly wash your artichokes. Using a sharp knife, cut the bottom half-inch of the artichoke stem and top 1 inch of the artichoke. Trim the pointed tip of every leaf around the artichoke and pull off any small leaves towards the branch.
• Slice the artichoke in half vertically. Use a spoon to remove the fuzzy center of the artichoke. Then rub lemon juice all over the artichoke to prevent browning. Repeat to all artichokes.
• Place the artichoke halves in a baking dish, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and cover with lemon slices and garlic cloves. Generously sprinkle in salt and pepper. Then flip the artichokes to be cut side down.
• Cover the baking dish in foil and bake for 1 hour.
• While the artichokes bake, prepare the pesto aioli. In a food processor, combine garlic, basil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise. Scoop into a small bowl and set aside.
• Remove the artichokes from the oven. Turn them to be cut side up and bake for 5 more minutes until golden brown and crisp.
• Spoon the garlic lemon olive oil over the artichokes for some added flavor. Serve warm alongside the pesto aioli.

Keyword Aioli, Artichoke, Garlic, Lemon, Pesto, Roasted