Delicious and simple, this striking Mediterranean starter is easier to prepare than you might think
Prep:15 mins
Serves 4
1 lemon, halved, plus juice 1½ lemons4 globe artichokes5 tbsp olive oil20 pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped1 small tomato, finely chopped½ small bunch mint, finely chopped½ small bunch parsley, finely chopped
STEP 1Bring one or two large pans of salted water to the boil with the lemon halves in. Cut the stalk off each artichoke and discard. Boil the artichokes for 40-45 mins until the base feels tender when the tip of a knife is inserted.STEP 2Meanwhile, make the sauce. Mix the lemon juice, oil, olives, tomato and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.STEP 3To eat, pull off the leaves, dip the bottom end into sauce and discard the tips of the leaves. When you get to the middle, scrape out the hairy ‘choke’ and eat the artichoke heart.
