Sauteed Baby Artichokes Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds baby artichokes
• 4 cups water, divided 3 cups and 1 cup
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons) divided
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced, including the green ends
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pinch Herbes de Provence
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)