Greek-Style Artichokes [microwave]
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 16 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Waiting time: none
Artichokes were first harvested in the central and occidental regions of the Mediterranean sea, before being brought all over the world.
The way of cooking these delicous Greek-style artichokes is really special.
  • 4 medium-size artichokes
  • 1 cup [250 mL] water
  • 10 cardamom seeds
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] thyme
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] minced parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] salt
  • 1 generous pinch of pepper
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] olive oil
  • Clean artichokes.
  • Arrange artichokes side-by-side, stem ends downwards, into a microwave-safe dish.
  • If desired, artichokes can be halved and arranged into a dish, pointed ends towards the center of the dish, larger ends towards the outside of the dish.
  • Well mix together water, cardamom seeds, garlic cloves, lemon rind, lemon juice, thyme, minced parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil.
  • Spoon mixture over each artichoke, so that mixture can drip between artichoke leaves or pour mixture all over artichoke halves.
  • Cover dish with its own lid or with plastic wrap.
  • Microwave on 'HIGH' for 10 minutes.
  • Just turn up plastic wrap and move artichikes around in dish; microwave, covered, for 10 minutes more, on 'MEDIUM-HlGH'.
  • Remove dish from microwave-oven.
  • Leave to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and spoon cooking juices all over artichokes.
  • Transfer artichokes into a serving dish.
  • Reheat sauce, uncovered on 'HIGH' for 3 to 5 minutes, until just thickened.
  • Pour sauce all over artichokes.
  • Serve hot, even though these artichokes are just as good served at room temperature.
  • Do not refrigerate.