Basic ingredients:

• 8 artichokes
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves of garlic

• 4tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Remove the rough outer leaves of the artichoke , rub with a little lemon juice and boil in salted water for about 15 mins - remove from the water and drain

2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the chopped onion and garlic for a few mins until the onion softens, then add the breadcrumbs and fry for a few more mins until the breadcrumbs become crisp

3. Add the lemon juice to the frying pan - season the mixture with salt and pepper

4. Place the cooked artichokes on a plate, cut in halves, pour the mixture over them and serve immediately

 

Tips and Ideas:

• You can tell when the artichokes are cooked when they become soft and you can pull a leaf off easily
• Alternatively you could use ready prepared artichoke hearts usually sold in jars