Killer Artichokes
artichokes, halved and choke scraped out
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
olive oil*
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes into the boiling water, and season with salt and pepper.
Throw in half of the garlic, and half the shallot. Boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and shallot. Cook just until fragrant, then remove from the heat. Place the artichoke halves onto the preheated grill. Brush some of the oil onto them. Cook for 4 to 10 minutes, brushing with oil occasionally, until lightly toasted.
* Substitute vegetable broth for oil during Phase 2 w/o oil of your personalized metabolic balance® plan, or do not use this recipe.
Source: metabolic-balance.com