Braised Baby Artichokes | Clean Plates

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 or 2 lemons), divided
• 2 pounds/905 g baby artichokes (18 to 20)
• 2 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2⁄3 cup/160 mL organic reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons unsalted grass-fed organic butter (optional)
• Fine sea salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste