- 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
- 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.