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Roasted artichokes had to get their own post after I shared my sausage stuffed artichokes and so many of you asked how to make them without the filling. I realized I’d never actually slowed down and shown my simple method from start to finish. I’ve been making them this way for years, especially in the spring when they’re everywhere. If artichokes have ever felt intimidating, I promise they don’t have to be. Here’s why this roasted artichoke recipe is a must this time of year:
- Bright, buttery, garlicky flavor – Lemon bring out the natural nutty, briny flavor of the vegetables, but I think it’s the roasted garlic butter that takes these over the top.
- Perfectly tender texture – I roast artichokes cut side down first so they soften gently, then flip them for light caramelization at the end. That combination gives you tender, pull-apart leaves with just a little golden edge.
- Hello, spring – While artichoke hearts are available year round, fresh artichokes are a treat because they’re only really good for a couple months of the year. They always tell me spring is here.
- Simple but special – They look impressive on a platter, but they’re surprisingly low effort. I make roasted artichokes for casual dinners and spring holiday spreads alike, and they always feel like something a little extra.
Oven roasted artichokes are such a fun side dish or starter when you want something a little different in the spring. Make them with me!
“I grow artichokes in my backyard, and this recipe is so good it makes the season that much better. I tell everyone about this method when I share artichokes with them.”
-Jennifer
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my roasted artichoke recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Artichokes – Look for large, firm ones with tightly packed leaves. A little browning on the outer leaves is fine, since you’ll peel those off anyway, but avoid ones that feel mushy or light for their size.
- Olive Oil – Avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil works just as well.
- Garlic – Use fresh cloves here. We’re keeping them whole while they roast, and they turn soft, mellow, and almost buttery inside.
- Lemon – Lemon slices add brightness and help protect the garlic while everything roasts. Plus, I use them to prevent the artichokes from browning after cutting!
- Butter – I mash the roasted garlic with butter at the end and then spread over the roasted artichokes. And it’s magical. For a dairy-free option, just use your favorite alternative.
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper
How To Cut Artichokes
Before roasting artichokes, you’ll need to trim them and remove some parts that are inedible. Here’s how I do it:
- Cut the ends. Start by slicing about an inch off the top and trimming the bottom of the stem.
- Trim the leaves. Snip the tips of the artichoke leaves — they are sharper than they look. If you see any really tough outer leaves near the base, pull those off, too.
- Slice in half. Slice the artichoke in half lengthwise, straight through the center.
TIP: Use lemon to prevent browning.
As soon as you slice the artichoke, rub the cut sides with a lemon slice. This keeps them from turning brown while you prep the rest.
- Scoop out the choke. Use a spoon and gently twist as you scoop out the prickly, fuzzy choke in the center. It comes out easier than you’d think once you get under it.
How To Roast Artichokes
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Season and stuff. Arrange the artichokes cut side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tuck a garlic clove into each center and top with a lemon slice.
- Flip and season again. Gently turn the artichokes cut side down, keeping the garlic and lemon in place. Brush the tops with a little more oil and season again.
- Roast artichokes in the oven. I cover them tightly with foil and bake until a fork goes in easily.
- Finish with garlic butter. Remove the soft garlic cloves, discard the lemon, and mash the garlic with butter in a small bowl. Spread it over the roasted artichokes and return to the oven just until melted and lightly golden.
My Recipe Tips
- Cut your lemon slices to match the side of your artichoke centers. The goal is for them to fit in there and cover the garlic, which keeps it from burning.
- Seal the artichokes tightly with foil before baking. That trapped steam is what makes them tender instead of dry. If the foil is loose, they won’t soften the same way.
- Roasted artichokes are done when the base is fork-tender and the leaves pull away easily. I check by sliding a knife or fork into the base near the stem. If it goes in with little resistance, they’re ready.
- If you like a little more golden on top, you can broil briefly at the end. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t brown too much.
- I love these kitchen shears for trimming the petals before roasting. They may not look traditional, but they are very sharp and easier to maneuver than larger ones.
- How to eat roasted artichokes: They look a little intimidating, but it’s actually super easy (and kind of fun!). Simply peel off the petals and dunk in your favorite dipping sauce. I recommend aioli! Then, pull the leaf through your teeth to remove the edible portion. The closer you get to the artichoke heart, the more edible portion there is — and the center is the best part!
Roasted Artichokes
My roasted artichokes are tender, golden, and seasoned with lemon and garlic butter. An easy appetizer or side dish for spring!
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Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
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Lay the artichoke sideways and trim 1 inch (2.54 cm) off the top and the bottom of the stem. Remove any tough outer leaves near the stem. Use sharp kitchen shears (I love these!) to trim off the sharp tips of the remaining leaves. Cut the artichoke in half lengthwise, through the middle. Immediately rub the artichoke all over with a lemon slice, especially the cut sides.
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Using a spoon with a gentle twisting and scooping motion, remove the fuzzy choke toward the bottom of the inside of the artichoke.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 with all three artichokes.
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Place the artichokes cut side up into a 9×13 stoneware baking dish. Brush with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
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Place a clove of garlic into the center of each artichoke half, then top with a lemon slice to lock it inside. (You may need to cut the lemon slices into smaller ones to fit.)
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Carefully flip the artichokes, cut side down, keeping the garlic and lemon inside. Brush the outer sides, now facing up, with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
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Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a knife inserted near the base goes in with little resistance.
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Remove the foil and flip the artichokes over. Remove the garlic cloves, transfer to a small pinch bowl, add butter, and mash with a fork. Spread the mashed garlic butter over the artichoke halves.
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Return to the oven, cut side up, for about 1-3 minutes, until the garlic butter melts into the artichokes and browns a bit.
LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1/2 artichoke
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you prepare the artichokes correctly and get the perfect texture.
- Storage: These don’t hold up great, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheat: Warm them in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Freeze: Keep frozen for up to 3 months. I usually brush them with some extra lemon juice to keep them from browning.
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Serving Ideas
My favorite way to serve roasted artichokes is as an appetizer with garlic aioli and a squeeze of lemon. But they also make a great side dish with:
- Chicken – For easy weeknights, pair them with baked chicken thighs, chicken quarters, or baked chicken breast if you prefer white meat. If I want something more fun, baked chicken wings make it feel like a full appetizer spread!
- Beef – These are so good next to burgers in the summer, but I also love them with a ribeye or a little surf and turf moment. I’ve even served roasted artichokes with steak and eggs for brunch, and it feels fancy without much extra effort.
- Fish – These veggies pair so well with simple fish dinners, especially anything with a little lemon. I love making pan seared salmon or air fryer cod while the artichokes roast, and dinner basically makes itself.
33 Comments
Jessica
1I’ve always boiled my artichokes and decided to try baking them instead. I found your recipe and this will be the only way I make them from now on. So yummy!
Jennifer
1I grow artichokes in my backyard and this recipe is so good it makes the season that much better. I tell everyone about this method when I share artichokes with them.
Gohar g
1I just don’t know why I never ate an artichoke before. It was so good. I didn’t have lemon so I squeezed some lemon juice on it. Next time I’ll add more garlic but this is gonna be cooked in our house more often from now on!
Jewels
1I have now made these delicious artichokes, 3 times. Two times because they were requested a second round for a small group of friends (socially distanced and outdoors)
These artichokes really make you feel as if you are eating a high end appetizer at an expensive restaurant. I highly recommend!
Cathy
0Who imagined such a simple roasting procedure would taste so great! Now I won’t hand to wait till the holidays to enjoy artichokes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Right?! No need to wait. Thanks, Cathy!
Marie
0I made these tonight as an experiment with the 2 round artichokes I had. Have to say they were delicious. However this is a really really long and complicated not to mention very messy to eat adventure. I don’t know what it would take to make me do them again. It’s hard to know how to rate this recipe. Maybe I’m not organized enough. But I’ve been cooking for a very long time. I’m 82. Its just not for me.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Marie, I’m glad you liked how these tasted. Yes, eating them is a little unusual and can be a bit messy, that’s just how you eat artichokes. 🙂
Terry
0Absolutely delicious! I didn’t even make a dip. They were so tasty on there own. Will definitely make again.
Tony Blei
0I want to like this but was greatly disappointed. I followed the directions exactly. The 35-minute bake may have been a good start but gave my artichoke the texture of a broom. I felt that something was up when I mashed the garlic. It wasn’t soft. After trying to eat our artichokes, we put them back in the oven. It almost helped. We returned them to the oven for another 20 minutes. They were still leathery and unfun to eat.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Tony, Sorry this recipe didn’t meet your expectations. I just want to make sure you are not trying to eat the whole petal. In the article you can find instructions on how to eat an artichoke.
Paula Pilcher
0Where is the parmesan cheese that appears on your picture ?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Paula, In an older version of this recipe, I sprinkled a few tablespoons of shredded parm over the artichokes at the end before popping back in the oven to melt. Feel free to do this if you like!
Dana DeLuca
0LOVE this …have been eating artichokes for 70 years… I add a bit of anise seed before roasting… a pair made in Heaven!!!
Katie
0Roasting vegetables makes them so flavorful, and these didn’t disappoint!
Amy L Huntley
0This is the first time that I have made roasted artichokes. I usually boil the artichokes. So flavorful and yummy!
Kristyn
0I never knew how good these were, until recently! Now, I want to make them all the time. They are so tasty & tender!
Kim
0I guess I got confused. The recipe notes added parmesan, but when I printed it out, that step was missing. Nonetheless, these were AWESOME, even without the cheese. I tried another method previously and was extremely disappointed. So…with or without the parmesan, it was a hit.
Susan
0This is now the ONLY way I will serve artichokes from now on. SO very flavorful! Pretty darn easy. Seriously DELISH!!
Georgia
0So yummy!! My family went crazy for these!
Khalilah L.
0Very delicious!
Karen
0Followed recipe exactly tonight. Turned out horrible. Very frustrating, since these were a LOT of work. I think they needed to be cooked about 45 min. Not as flavorful as I thought they would be. I’ll go back to steaming artichokes instead of roasting
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Karen, Sorry to hear you had issues with them. The baking time may vary depending on the size of the artichokes – did you use the knife to test for doneness?
Ann
0I found this roasted artichoke recipe the best ever and simple!
Sherri
0I tried this recipe from Pintrest and it was absolutely delicious! A must try if you’ve never had artichoke before such as myself.
Katie
0Made this for the family and it was a hit!
Beth
0Beautiful photos and tasty dish! I’m glad you included how to eat this delicious meal as I was going to have to ask!
Nicole Dawson
0I’ve actually never made roasted artichoke hearts but now I’m pretty excited to try it!
Sophie Heath
0Artichokes are LITERALLY my absolute favorite thing ever!!!! I love finding ways to spice up or switch up how to make them or eat them I guess XD. I super loved this recipe and will be making my artichokes like this again! Thank you!!
Stephanie
0This was such an easy dinner recipe – tastes just like spinach artichoke dip! 🙂
jenna
0YES!!! I love artichokes but never know how to make them. Can’t wait to try this using vegan parm!! Such a great side dish 🙂
Pam
0Can canned artichokes be used in this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Pam, Canned artichokes are just the hearts, which are quite different and would not be suitable for this recipe. I hope you’ll get the chance to try this version with fresh ones – I have a link to a store locator in the post.