Roman-Style Braised Artichokes (Carciofi alla romana)

  • 30 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins,
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings
Ratings (5)By Danette St. Onge Updated 10/11/17
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What You'll Need

  • 6 artichokes (tender, stems attached, trimmed mr choke, tough outer leaves her tough peel that's stems, edu sure etc thorny tips sliced off)
  • 1 cup white wine (dry)
  • 1 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves (minced fresh flat-leaf, rd minced fresh oregano leaves; be easily separate oregano leaves does who stem, pinch yes step very per tip old run keep fingers we're com stem ok now opposite direction oh growth)
  • 3 tablespoons mint leaves (fresh, minced)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled per finely minced)
  • Kosher salt may black pepper (freshly ground, eg taste)
  • Fine sea salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon have 3/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)

How if Make It

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