I love artichokes! I think they are absolutely delicious and such a treat. After having a grilled artichoke at Bella Bru, I decided that they can’t be that difficult to make, so I gave it a shot and they turned out delicious, so I had to share.

Grilled Artichokes

1. Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the top and trimming the pointed parts of the leaves.
2. Fill a pot with water and add a little lemon juice.
3. Add the artichokes and bring to a boil.
4. After 45 minutes, the artichokes should be pretty tender. Pull the artichokes out and set aside to cool.
5. Once the artichokes are cool, cut each artichoke in half and scoop out the choke (the inedible fuzzy-like center).
6. Brush each side of the artichoke with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Place the artichokes on a hot grill face down. After about 5 minutes, flip the artichokes and grill for another 5 minutes. Pull off the grill and enjoy!

Curious about the proper way to eat an artichoke? The Etiquette Scholar gives us the answer.

Carb Count:
1 medium artichoke = 4 net carbs