Artichokes with Butter (Carciofi al burro)

INGREDIENTS: (4 servings)
12 Artichokes
4 Cloves of Garlic

100 Gr. Black Olive (optional)
50 Gr. Capers (optional)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Parsley
Salt
Pepper

Remove from the artichokes the hardest leaves and cut them into segments, removing from its hard part.
Soak them in water with a lemon so they don't turn black.
Meanwhile, in a frying pan, brown garlic in olive oil and, once gilded, add the artichokes.
Cover and cook over medium heat.
When cooking is almost completed, add pitted olives, capers, a pinch of salt and pepper.
Finally add minced parsley. Capers and olives are optional.

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