Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts
4 garlic cloves, quartered
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Drain artichokes in colander and rinse a bit to remove brine.
Mix gently with garlic and olive oil in a bowl.
Pour artichoke mixture in a metal roasting pan and roast for about one hour, tossing a few times if desired.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add lemon juice and butter (if using).