50 Awesome Ways to Eat Artichokes
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Steamed Artichokes
Artichokes are truly delicious enough on their own that they don't really need any inventive methods of preparation or fancy flavor combinations. This recipe keeps things extra simple by steaming the artichokes whole. Pull off the leaves individually and dip them into melted butter or a vinaigrette for a fun dinner activity!
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Ingredients
- 3 large eggplants
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 cup shredded cheese
Method
- Mix the olive oil, chopped basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Carefully slice the eggplant on it's side in a cross-hatch pattern, without cutting all the way through.
- Lay the eggplants inside an oven-safe baking tray.
- Pour the oil mixture over the eggplants, taking care to pour between the slices.
- Stuff the gaps in the eggplant with shredded cheese.
- Cook in the oven at 355°F for 45 minutes, until the flesh is cooked and the cheese totally melted.
- Serve and enjoy!