Lemon-Parmesan Artichokes

recipe

• Step 1
  Zest the lemon & set the zest aside. Fill a bowl with cool water. Squeeze half of the lemon juice into the bowl.
• Step 2
  Work with the artichokes one at a time. Remove the outer petals of an artichoke. It should resemble a tulip in the end!
• Step 3
  Cut off the bottom of the stem & the top third of the artichoke petals. Use a veggie peeler to remove the thick outer layer of the stem. Then cut the artichoke into halves or quarters, depending on its size.
• Step 4
  Once cut & peeled, place the artichoke in the lemon water. This will keep it from oxidizing! Repeat with the rest of the artichokes.
• Step 5
  Add the artichokes to a pot of salted boiling water. Squeeze in the rest of the lemon juice. Then drop the lemon wedge into the pot. Boil the artichokes for 5 min.
• Step 6
  Drain the artichokes in a colander. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the spring of fresh thyme (optional). Add the artichokes to the pan. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 7
  Sautée for 5-7 min, or until the artichokes are golden brown.
• Step 8
  Serve garnished with shaved parmesan, the reserved lemon zest & a drizzle of olive oil.
• Step 9
  Season to taste with salt & pepper. Enjoy!