Steamed Whole Artichokes with Italian Salsa Verde

Name: Steamed Whole Artichokes with Italian Salsa Verde
Ingredients: 2 large artichokes, trimmed; 1/4 cup EVOO; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil; 2 tbsp. chopped scallions; 2 tbsp. chopped shallots; 1 tbsp. chopped drained capers; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 2 tbsp. juice

This may become your new favorite way to eat green.

Author:: Joe Piccirillo
Publish date:: Sep 9, 2019

steamed whole artichokes with italian salsa verde — Photography by Christopher Testani

Recipe by Joe Piccirillo


Start to Finish: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes for cooling)	Servings: Makes 2 artichokes

Ingredients

2 large artichokes, trimmed
1/4 cup EVOO
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp. chopped scallions
2 tbsp. chopped shallots
1 tbsp. chopped drained capers
1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 2 tbsp. juice

Preparation

Place 1 artichoke, top-end down, in microwavable bowl with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high for 8 minutes. Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining artichoke. Uncover artichokes; chill until cool. Loosen leaves on artichokes. In bowl, mix remaining ingredients; season salsa. Serve with artichokes.