Artichokes With Garlic Saffron Sauce Recipe

• 2 x artichokes
• 1/2 x lemon
• 10 x unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. white-wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp dry oregano
• 1/8 tsp saffron threads crumbled
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves

1. Cut off the stems of the artichokes with a stainless-steel knife, break off the tough outer leaves, and cut off the top fourth of each artichoke.
2. Snip off the tips of the remaining artichoke leaves with scissors and rub the cut edges with the lemon half.
3. Arrange the artichokes upright in a microwave-safe dish, add in 1 inch water and the garlic, and cover the dish tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap.
4. Microwave the artichokes at high power (100%) for 15 to 20 min, or possibly till the bases are tender.
5. While the artichokes are cooking, in a blender blend together 3 Tbsp.
6. hot water, the vinegar, the oregano, the saffron, the sugar, and the oil.
7. Transfer the cooked artichokes to 2 plates.
8. Peel the garlic, in the blender puree it with the vinegar mix till the mix
9. is smooth, and stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
10. Transfer
11. the sauce to a bowl and serve it with the artichokes.
12. Serves 2.

artichokes, lemon, garlic, whitewine vinegar, oregano, sugar, extra virgin olive oil, parsley

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/artichokes-with-garlic-saffron-sauce-69959 (may not work)