Artichokes in Herby Olive Sauce

• lemon↗1

  cut in half, plus juice of 1½ lemons

• artichokes4
• olive oil↗5 tbsp
• Kalamata olives, pitted↗20

  coarsely chopped

• small tomato↗1

  finely chopped

• mint↗½

  finely chopped

• parsley↗½

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot bring salted water to a boil, adding the lemon halves. Trim the stem of each artichoke and discard it. Cook the artichokes for 40–45 minutes, until the base is tender when a knife tip is inserted.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: combine lemon juice, olive oil, olives, tomato and herbs, then season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Serve by removing the outer leaves, dipping the lower part into the sauce and discarding the tough leaf tips. When you reach the center, remove the fuzzy “choke” and enjoy the tender heart of the artichoke.