Artichokes in Lemon Sauce (or Lemon Gravy as I call it)
 
 
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 leek, minced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4-5 carrots in assorted colors, cut on a diagonal
  • 6 artichokes, cleaned and cut into quarters
  • 3 lemons, juiced
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. osem consomme
  • a bowl of 2 cups water + 2 lemons juiced
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling and cleaning the artichokes. While you do this, make sure to keep a lemon wedge close by to rub the outside of the artichoke so it doesn't turn brown. If you need help cleaning and cutting the artichoke, there are a ton of youtube videos that show how to do it properly. Once the artichoke is cleaned, cut into quarters and store in the bowl of water and lemon juice until you are ready to cook.
  2. In a medium pot, heat olive oil and saute the leek and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until the leeks begin to turn translucent. Add in the carrots and cook another 5 minutes. Then add in 2 cups of water, consomme, artichokes (not the liquid they have been sitting in though), and the juice of 3 lemons. Cook on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, until the artichokes are ready. They should still have a touch of a bite. If you want yours more lemony, add a touch more lemon juice.
  3. Drizzle about 1-2 tbsp. over top and serve! It is great served over a bed of rice.
Recipe by A Tasty Mess at https://atastymess.com/artichokes-in-lemon-broth/