Serves: 4
Total Calories: 529

4 fresh artichokes whole
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup cracker crumbs
1/3 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup water boiling
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/2 cup butter real
2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh

Trim artichokes and remove chokes (see below). Add juice and salt to a large kettle of boiling water. Add artichokes and bring to a boil reduce heat to medium and boil, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until a leaf can be pulled out easily. Drain artichokes upside-down on paper towels.

Preheat oven to 375° F. In a small bowl combine crumbs, 1/3 cup oil, garlic, oregano and pepper. Spoon one-fourth of the mixture into the center of each artichoke. Brush all over with 2 tablespoons oil. Place in an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.

In a measuring cup combine water and bouillon pour into bottom of baking dish. Bake artichokes for 20 minutes or until heated through.

In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter. Stir for 3 to 5 minutes or just until butter begins to brown. Do not burn. Remove from heat add lemon juice.

Place artichokes on individual serving plates. Spoon 1 tablespoon lemon-butter over the top of each artichoke. Serve remaining butter separately.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 529
Calories from Fat: 448

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