Ingredients

  • 6 x baby artichokes, (about 1/2 lb.) extra virgin olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray
  • 3 tsp canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted
  • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp dry basil
  • 1/8 tsp freshly grnd pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Wash artichokes by plunging them up and down in cool water.
  • Cut off stem ends, and trim 1/2 inch from top of each artichoke.
  • Remove and throw away any loose bottom leaves.
  • Cook artichokes in boiling water to cover 10 min.
  • Drain and cut each artichoke in half lengthwise.
  • Place artichokes, cut side up, in a 7- x 5 1/4- x 1 1/2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine chicken broth and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
  • Drizzle broth mix proportionately over artichokes.
  • Cover and bake at 400F for 15 min.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake an additional 8 to 10 min or possibly till lower leaves pull out easily
  • Yield: 2 servings.