Braised Artichokes (For Bruschetta, Pasta, Risotto or Side Dish)
Try this Italian-style braised artichokes - delicious and incredibly versatile. With a few simple ingredients, you can easily prepare a base that can be used as a contorno (side dish) and in many other recipes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
- 12-15 fresh artichokes medium size
- 1 lemon
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- parsley, small bunch , finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes , cut in strips or cubes (optional)
- Peperoncino (chili flakes) , to taste (optional)
- ⅓ cup dry white wine or water
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Clean Fresh Artichokes
- Squeeze a lemon in a bowl filled with cold water.
- Cut off the stem. Remove most of the outer leaves. Cut of the top, remove any remaining green leaves so that you have only inner pale leaves left. Trim any dark park around the stem.
- Cut artichoke in half and using a melon baller or a spoon remove the inner core.
- Slice or cut in quarters or 8 parts for large artichokes. Thinly sliced artichokes will cook faster but you can make a cut that you prefer.
- Keep artichokes in lemon water while you’re cleaning the rest to prevent oxidation (turning dark).
Saute & Braise Artichokes
- Add a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil in pan large enough to fit all the artichokes. Add garlic crushed with a flat knife and parsley stems tight with a kitchen thread (optional).
- Once garlic becomes fragrant, remove it together with the parsley stems.
- Add sliced and drained artichokes. Sauté artichokes on medium high heat for a few minutes tossing it around the pan from time to time.
- Add finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of peperoncino (hot pepper) flakes (optional).
- Add a splash of water or dry white wine, cover with a lid and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Check on artichokes and stir them occasionally. You want them to be soft but still with a slight bite to them. Cooking time depends on the variety of artichokes chosen and on their cut.
- Once artichokes are almost done, add chopped parsley and if desired a splash of white wine vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 1604mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 5mg