Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes and Mint

Ingredients for Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes and Mint

• 1 (800g) can whole peeled tomatoes, preferably Italian San Marzano, drained

• 350ml dry white wine

• 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more

• 240ml olive oil, divided

• 12 salt-packed anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry

• 8 garlic cloves

• 1 cup (lightly packed) mint leaves

• 6 medium artichokes

• 2 lemons, halved

How to make Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes and Mint

Place tomatoes in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, crushing with your hands; add wine, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, 120ml oil, and 475ml water; set aside.

Pulse anchovies and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add mint and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, stream in remaining 120ml oil; process until a coarse paste forms. Set pesto aside.

Remove several layers of dark-green outer leaves from artichokes (keep going until you get to the tender light-green leaves). Using a serrated knife, cut off top 1" of artichokes and trim stem ends. Rub cut ends with lemon halves to prevent browning. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, use a paring knife or vegetable peeler to remove tough outer green layer from base and stem to reveal pale-green underneath; rub all over with lemon. Halve through stem and rub cut sides with more lemon. Use a spoon to scoop out choke, then pull out spiky inner leaves; rub insides with lemon. Rub reserved pesto all over artichoke halves and place artichokes in a single layer inside reserved pot, submerging in tomato mixture.

Bring to a simmer over medium-low and cook, turning artichokes occasionally, until hearts are fork-tender, 55–65 minutes. Transfer artichokes to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.

Increase heat to medium, bring sauce to a boil, and cook until slightly thickened, 10–15 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Spoon over artichokes.

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