Grilled Mediterranean Artichokes

Ingredients

• 2 medium artichokes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 large lemon, quartered
• all purpose Greek seasoning (optional, but recommended)

FOR BASTING

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

GARNISH

• 1 lemon, halved

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   In a stockpot, bring 2 quart of water to a boil.

3. 3

   Trim the stems of the artichokes. Cut each in half lengthwise. With the tip of a knife, scrape out the choke (the sharp little hairs). Rinse well.

4. 4

   Place the artichoke halves, along with the olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and quartered lemon, into boiling water and lower the heat.

5. 5

   Simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.