How to Cook Fresh Artichokes
How to Cook Fresh Artichokes is a simple recipe tutorial that gives an incredibly delicious and tasty artichoke dish.
Ingredients
- 2 artichokes
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- ⅙ tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash the artichoke(s) and trim off the top, and peel the outside of the stem. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top of each leaf to remove the jaggy bits.
- Next, cut it into quarters
- Cut out the center "fuzz" and discard.
- Place the prepared quarters in a pot with about 4 oz of water, 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, 3 large cloves, of garlic and sprinkle generously with Kosher or sea salt.
- Simmer over medium heat, occasionally checking to make sure all the water hasn't evaporated. Cook for about 40 minutes, or until a leaf comes out easily and is cooked.
Notes
- You can cook them whole with a filling as a different way to prepare them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1artichokes | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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