Artichokes with butter sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4mediumsArtichokes
¼cupWater
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1teaspoonLemon juice
1tablespoonLemon juice
½cupButter
½teaspoonGarlic powder

Directions

Slice 1 inch from top of artichokes. Cut stem even with base. With kitchen shears, snip off sharp tips. Wash thoroughly. Place upside down in a baking dish. Combine water, oil and lemon juice. Pour over artichokes. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until base is tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Remove plastic wrap. Turn right side up. Recover. Let stand 5 minutes. Place butter in a 1 cup measure. Microwave at high (100%) until melted, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and garlic powder. Serve with artichokes.

Recipe by: diane@...

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 646 by Diane Geary <diane@...> on Jan 30, 1998