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Grilled artichokes served with wild garlic salsa verde and mozzarella on a plate
Serine Milo

Grilled Artichokes with Wild Garlic Salsa Verde & Mozzarella

A vibrant dish featuring grilled artichokes topped with wild garlic salsa verde and creamy mozzarella, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Artichokes
  • 4 large large artichokes
  • 2 pieces lemons, one halved and one quartered
  • to taste Olive oil, for drizzling
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Wild Garlic Salsa Verde
  • 1 cup wild garlic leaves or substitute with regular garlic and fresh herbs
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
  • to taste Salt
To Serve
  • pieces Fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
  • pieces Extra lemon wedges for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim the artichokes by cutting off the top third of each and removing tough outer leaves. Halve them lengthwise and scoop out the fuzzy choke. Rub the cut edges with the halved lemon to prevent browning.
Pre-Cooking the Artichokes
  1. Fill a large pot with water, squeezing in the juice of the quartered lemon and adding the halves to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and add the artichokes. Let them cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender but still firm.
Grilling
  1. Preheat your grill over medium heat. Remove the artichokes from the water, allow to drain, then lightly drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on the grill for about 5-7 minutes.
Making the Salsa Verde
  1. Combine wild garlic leaves, flat-leaf parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and capers in a food processor. Blitz until well combined and adjust salt if necessary.
Plating up
  1. Place the grilled artichokes on a serving platter, tear or slice the mozzarella over the top, drizzle with wild garlic salsa verde, and finish with extra lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a vegan option, omit mozzarella or swap for vegan cheese. You can prepare the salsa verde ahead of time and store it in the fridge. For better grill marks, consider using a grill basket or skewering the artichokes.

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