Sugar-Free Grilled Artichoke
Elevate your vegetable game with this vibrant and flavorful Sugar-Free Grilled Artichoke recipe, a guilt-free delight that's as healthy as it is delicious. Perfectly tender artichokes are first simmered to soften their naturally earthy sweetness, then marinated in a fragrant blend of extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary for an herbaceous kick. Grilled until beautifully charred, these artichokes burst with smoky flavor and pair seamlessly with a touch of zesty lemon. With no added sugars and a simple, clean ingredient list, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for paleo, keto, or health-conscious cooking. Serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course—each bite is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness that will keep you coming back for more! Perfect for backyard barbecues or elegant dinner tables alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Whole artichokes
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Begin by preparing the artichokes. Wash them thoroughly under cold water. Trim the tops by about 1 inch and remove any tough outer leaves.
Slice the lemon in half and rub the cut side generously over the cut surfaces of the artichokes to prevent browning.
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add a big squeeze of lemon juice from one half of the lemon into the boiling water, and place the artichokes in the pot. Cover and allow them to simmer for about 15 minutes, until a leaf pulls away easily.
While the artichokes are simmering, prepare the marinade. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh thyme and rosemary finely.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Remove the artichokes from the pot and allow them to cool slightly. Once cooled, cut them in half lengthwise and remove the fuzzy center and any small inner purple-tinted leaves with a spoon.
Brush the cut sides of the artichokes generously with the prepared marinade.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the artichokes cut side down on the grill. Grill for about 10 minutes, brushing them with more marinade periodically, until charred marks appear and they are heated through.
Remove from grill and serve warm, optionally with additional slightly squeezed lemon juice over the top for added freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2877 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1570 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
