Easy Artichoke Crostini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 artichoke hearts in water, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 loaf French baguette
1 large clove garlic, peeled

Preparation

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Place artichoke hearts in a bowl; mash with a fork. Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Cut baguette into 8 slices, about 1/2-inch thick; place slices on baking sheet.
Broil both sides until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Slice garlic clove in half; rub on one side of each slice. Top bread slices with artichoke spread.