Six artichoke recipes you can make at home
We offer you six different artichoke recipes to discover all the versatility of this seasonal ingredient.
They are healthy for your liver, reduce blood pressure and indigestion, and they are also delicious! We are talking about artichokes, of course, a versatile food, tasty and very beneficial for your health. They are the undisputed stars of any diet and during the winter they light up the supermarket shelves with their beauty. If, until now, you have never dared to cook them, here are six easy artichoke recipes you can try at home.
When cooking artichokes, DO:
- Carefully select your ingredients.
- If you’re going to roast them, it’s better to cook them whole.
- If you’re going to eat them raw, cut them into very thin slices.
When cooking artichokes, DON'T:
- Forget to remove the tiny artichoke hairs.
- Allow them to oxidize.
- Put them on the stove without having dried them thoroughly.
Artichokes are nutritionally very well-rounded, low in calories and with great taste. Best of all, they’re incredibly versatile and are appropriate for every budget and occasion. So, if they weren’t already part of your weekly diet, now is the time to add them to your shopping list.
Six artichoke recipes
Roasted artichoke hearts with a cheese dip
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There is nothing like a dip in the middle of the table to get a good dinner with friends started. This time around, we encourage you to dare to replace some of the more commonplace options, such as nachos, and surprise your guests with some crunchy artichoke sticks to dip in cheese. We can assure you this recipe will be a major success.
Creamy artichoke soup
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Are you looking for a recipe to surprise your partner? Our suggestion is a light and simple but sophisticated entrée. A creamy artichoke soup with croutons.
Artichoke rice and pork ribs
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A well-rounded dish that can feed the whole family. There are a thousand possible combinations, but we’re recommending one that is very simple and tasty.
A flavour-rich base that works well with almost anything
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There's nothing like having a versatile ingredient base you can use in salads, casseroles or rice dishes. Enjoy cooking this recipe, which will produce a fried artichoke base you can then use in many different meals all week long or even freeze for future use.
Artichoke salad
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Artichokes are also an ideal ingredient to include in cold dishes, especially in summer. The options are endless, but we recommend turning artichokes into the centrepiece of your salads. Here is a brilliant recipe to start experimenting with this ingredient.
Baked artichokes with ham
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Sometimes the hectic pace of everyday life catches up with us and we simply don't have time to cook, but that's no excuse for not eating healthy meals. Luckily, artichokes are delicious even without any dressing, simply steamed.