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Artichokes with Garlic and Oil (Carciofi All’Aglio E Olio)
15 min prep time
35 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Amy Riolo
Source
The Italian Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Renee Comet
How to Make Artichokes with Garlic and Oil (Carciofi All’Aglio E Olio)
Amy Riolo's Note: In addition to their creamy texture and buttery flavor, artichokes contain healthful antioxidants. If you’ve never worked with fresh artichokes before, don’t be intimidated. The steps to prepare them are simple, and after cooking them once, you’ll be a pro. When baby artichokes are in season, try using those—they cook in only half the time. When fresh artichokes are not in season, substitute canned, reduced-sodium artichoke hearts or frozen hearts.
This recipe from The Italian Diabetes Cookbook, by Amy Riolo. To purchase this cookbook directly from the ADA, click here.
15 min prep time
35 min cook time
4servings
1 artichoke (or 2 baby artichokes)
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Soak the artichokes in water to clean; drain and repeat until water is clear. Peel away the outside leaves of the bottom half of the artichokes. Cut off the top quarter of the artichoke (at this point the artichoke should look like a flower, and the tough, dark leaves should all be removed, leaving only lighter-colored, tenderer leaves). If tough, dark green leaves remain, peel those as well. Add juice of 1 lemon to a bowl full of cold water, and place cleaned artichokes inside to avoid discoloration.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add cleaned artichokes. Bring back to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer artichokes 25–30 minutes, or until tender. Drain artichokes well, pat dry with a paper towel, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until garlic begins to release its aroma, approximately 1 minute. Add artichokes, turn to coat in oil, and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red chile flakes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 artichoke (or 2 baby artichokes)
- Amount per serving Calories 150
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Total Fat
10g
- Saturated Fat 1.4g
- Sodium 210mg
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Total Carbohydrate
14g
- Dietary Fiber 6g
- Total Sugars 2g
- Protein 4g
- Potassium 420mg
- Phosphorous 95mg
Ingredients
fresh baby artichokes
12
lemons, juiced, divided
2
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp
garlic, minced
4 clove
unrefined sea salt
1/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp
crushed red chile flakes
1 pinch
finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp
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