Thinly sliced artisanal bread, topped with mashed artichoke hearts and zest lemon, finished with chopped parsley and olive oil drizzle.

Artichoke and Lemon Tartine

Name: Artichoke and Lemon Tartine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: artisan bread, 4 slices; large artichoke, 4 cleaned and halved; vegetable broth, 1/2 cup; garlic cloves, 2 finely chopped; olive oil, 1/4 cup; fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup; lemon zest, 2 tsp; parsley, 1 tbsp chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: April 20, 2023

For this unique recipe, we combine the flavors of the Mediterranean with French techniques, using a seasonal and healthy ingredient - artichokes. This recipe is fresh, light, and perfect for an outdoor Spring gathering.

Ingredients (for 4)

Artisan bread - 4 slices
Large artichoke - 4 - cleaned and halved
Vegetable broth - 1/2 cup
Garlic cloves - 2 - finely chopped
Olive oil - 1/4 cup
Fresh lemon juice - 1/4 cup
Lemon zest - 2 tsp
Parsley - 1 tbsp - chopped
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Step 2 - 🍴🌿🔥

Arrange the artichokes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
Step 3 - ❄️🕰️😎

Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Step 4 - 🥄🍋🌶️

Remove the leaves from each artichoke halve and place them into a bowl. Add lemon zest, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and lemon juice and mash until it forms a paste.
Step 5 - 🍞🔥😋

Toast the bread slices for 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 6 - 🍴🥄🌿

Spread the artichoke paste over each slice of bread and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Step 7 - 🍽️😋👍

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Additional

To add some variety to this dish, you can also top it with some grilled shrimp or smoked salmon. This recipe is a great way to get kids to try artichokes, they can help mash the artichokes into the paste and sprinkle parsley on top.