Artichokes Vinaigrette

Artichokes Vinaigrette
  • Author: Anonymous

Delight your taste buds with these tender and flavorful roasted baby artichokes, perfectly seasoned with a zesty red wine vinegar and oregano vinaigrette. This simple yet elegant dish makes a wonderful addition to any meal, whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature. With just a few basic ingredients and easy steps, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and guests.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt, to taste, plus 1/4 tsp.
  • 1 1/4 lb. baby artichokes, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
  • 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh oregano, or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. minced garlic
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt and the halved artichokes. Reduce the heat so the water is at a gentle boil, cover and cook until the artichoke bottoms are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife and the leaves are tender to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the artichoke halves to a colander to drain.
  • When the artichokes are cool enough to handle, use a teaspoon to remove any prickly chokes at the center.
  • Preheat an oven to 400°F.
  • Arrange the artichoke halves in a single layer in a shallow, 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Drizzle evenly with the olive oil. Roast the artichokes, turning once, until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the artichokes to a serving dish. Add the vinegar, oregano, garlic, the 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper to the oil in the baking dish and whisk to form a vinaigrette. Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the artichokes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4.
  • Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Essentials of Healthful Cooking</i>, by Mary Abbott Hess, Dana Jacobi & Marie Simmons (Oxmoor House, 2003).

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Yield

Serves 4.