Paleo & Whole30 Grilled Artichokes
Paleo & Whole30 Grilled Artichokes with a lemon garlic basting oil and a lemon garlic aioli dipping sauce. A delicious appetizer or side dish recipe! Paleo, Whole30, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, vegetarian, clean eating.
I thought I was already obsessed with artichokes. Then I made these Paleo & Whole30 grilled artichokes and oh my GOSH they are the best artichokes I have ever had!
My previous go to recipe for artichokes was to boil them whole. I finally gave grilled artichokes a chance, and I will never cook them any other way.
First, I trim the artichoke leaves and slice them all in half and boil them for about 20 minutes until they are slightly tender. Then I baste them on both sides in this to-die-for lemon garlic basting oil. Then I grill them cut side down for another 15 or 20 minutes, until the artichoke hearts are completely tender and the outer leaves have started to crisp.
Grilling them adds so much more flavor, and I love the added crisp textures to the leaves. And by basting them with the lemon garlic basting oil before grilling, the flavor gets grilled right in.
These artichokes are delicious on their own thanks to the lemon garlic basting oil, but to make them even more irresistible I serve them with a lemon garlic aioli. It’s so easy to make, and is the perfect dip for the leaves and the heart.
Not only are these grilled artichokes delicious, but they’re healthy too! Paleo, whole30, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free and vegetarian. Perfect summertime clean eating recipe.
I serve these grilled artichokes as a side dish, or as an appetizer. If I’m making them for a party, I save time by trimming, cutting and boiling them, then I refrigerate the boiled artichokes until it’s time to grill them. When it’s time to serve them, I baste them with the lemon garlic oil and then grill them.
Paleo & Whole30 Grilled Artichokes
Ingredients
Lemon Garlic Basting Oil
Lemon Garlic Aioli
- 1/2 cup homemade paleo & whole30 mayonnaise
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + pepper, or more to taste
Artichokes
- 4 medium artichokes, leaf tips trimmed, top 1" cut off, and sliced in half
- 1 lemon
Instructions
Lemon Garlic Basting Oil
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stir to combine. Set aside
Lemon Garlic Aioli
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stir to combine. Set aside.
Artichokes
- Heat your grill over high heat and clean the grill grates.
- Bring a large pot filled 2/3 full with water to a boil over high heat. Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon into the boiling water.
- Immediately after cutting the artichokes, add them to the boiling water to prevent them from turning brown.
- Boil for 20 minutes.
- Remove the artichokes from the water, and use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the artichokes fuzzy center.
- Baste the cut side of the artichokes with the lemon garlic basting oil. Place the artichokes cut side DOWN on the grill, then baste the backs of the artichokes.
- Grill for another 15-20 minutes, or until the artichoke leaves start to get charred marks on the tips.
- Serve warm with the lemon garlic aioli.
Notes
More Paleo Side Dishes:
Paleo & Whole30 Homemade Cauliflower Rice
Paleo & Whole30 Mashed Potatoes
9 Comments on “Paleo & Whole30 Grilled Artichokes”
This is one of my favorite side dishes for dinners in a pinch!! So crispy and then tender inside. Love them!!! Thank you!!
I am so happy you liked these Nicole! I also love how crispy they are, yet tender on the inside. I think roasting them really brings out the flavor of the artichoke. They do make a fantastic side dish.
I used a melted nut butter to dip them in, very tasty. This was my first time grilling artichokes and it was amazing, thanks for sharing!!
Ooooh yum, never thought to use nut butter! I love these artichokes, glad you enjoyed them! Big hugs!
This was SO GOOD. I used my own homemade mayo (made with avocado + coconut milk instead of egg) and it was delicious. The whole family loved it!
I’m so glad you liked it Sara! I get so excited when artichokes are in season. Our favorite! And I have to try this mayo made with coconut milk! Sounds tasty!
Wonderful recipe. Thank you