Grilled Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients

• 1 quart water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing the artichokes
• 5 thin lemon slices, seeded
• 3 medium garlic cloves
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 8 small artichokes, outer leaves removed, stems and tops trimmed, halved
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Sea salt
  

Instructions

1. Heat the grill to medium or prepare a charcoal fire.
2. Combine the water, olive oil, lemon slices, garlic and thyme in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the artichokes. Return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, until the artichokes are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain in a colander. Brush the artichokes with olive oil and set on the grill. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and sea salt.

Yield: 4 servings