Heart-Healthy Grilled Artichoke

Transform your next meal into a gourmet yet guilt-free experience with this Heart-Healthy Grilled Artichoke recipe, a perfect appetizer or side dish brimming with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender, steamed artichokes are halved and basted in a zesty lemon-garlic marinade infused with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh parsley before being grilled to smoky, caramelized perfection. This simple yet elegant dish boasts low-fat, plant-based nutrition, making it ideal for those seeking a heart-friendly option without skimping on taste. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it's a crowd-pleaser that shines at barbecues, dinner parties, or as a wholesome snack. Don't forget to garnish with a touch of parsley for a vibrant finish! Perfectly healthy, beautifully charred, and irresistibly savory—this recipe proves that eating well can be utterly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large artichokes
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 quart water

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with 1 quart of water and bring it to a boil.

Step 2

Trim the artichokes by cutting off the top third and removing any small leaves near the base. Trim the stems to about 1 inch, and use scissors to snip off the pointed tips from the remaining leaves.

Step 3

Rinse artichokes under cold water to remove any dirt or bugs nestled between the leaves.

Step 4

Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water and place the artichokes into the pot. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the artichokes are just tender.

Step 5

While the artichokes are cooking, juice the lemon and mince the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Once tender, remove the artichokes from the pot and allow them to cool slightly. Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy choke from the center of each half.

Step 7

Preheat a grill to medium heat.

Step 8

Brush the lemon-garlic mixture generously over the cut sides of each artichoke half.

Step 9

Place the artichokes on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 5-7 minutes until the artichokes are charred and warmed through.

Step 10

Remove from the grill and drizzle with any remaining marinade.

Step 11

Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2016.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	756.5

Total Fat 29.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3357.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 556.8mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 4000.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 53.5%