Baked Artichoke Fries
Recipe courtesy of Canyon Ranch Miami Beach
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound frozen artichoke bottoms
1/2 teaspoon minced lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°. Place artichoke bottoms in steamer basket in a medium saucepan and steam over boiling water for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Slice the bottoms into 1/4-inch slices. In a medium bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, garlic granules and olive oil. Add the artichoke slices and toss until evenly coated. Place artichokes and seasonings on a perforated sheet tray, scrape any extra seasonings left in the bowl onto artichokes and bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Evenly divide into 4 servings.
