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Artichokes Alla Romana (Roman Style)
Artichokes Alla Romana (Roman Style), the most delicious way to eat artichokes. Sautéed in olive oil, with fresh mint, garlic and oregano so deliciously tasty. I bet you can't eat just one!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 small to medium artichokes stems included cleaned and halved, buy the tenderest artichokes you can find
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 5 grams
- 2 cloves large of garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 gram
- 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 grams
- 1/4 cup olive oil 55 grams
- 1 cup water 235 grams
Instructions
- In a large bowl squeeze the juice of a lemon. Remove the tough, outer leaves from the artichoke (should be about 3-4 layers of leaves) or until you reach leaves that are pale yellow. Cut in half or leave whole (when you cut it in half , cut out the choke using a knife (it looks almost furry, actually if you get artichokes fresh enough there might not even be a choke). The stem should be cut from the artichoke, leave about 2 - 3 inches and clean, (trim with a knife peeling off the tough outer layer) put cleaned artichoke and stem into bowl of lemon water (this keeps them from turning brown). Repeat with remaining artichokes.
- In a small bowl, mix together mint,garlic,oregano,salt and olive oil, drain artichokes and stems and place in a medium frying pan, cover with oil mixture, add 1 cup of water, mix gently to combine, cover and cook over low to medium heat for approximately 20 minutes or until water has evaporated and artichokes are tender. To die for. Buon appetito!
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Notes
- If you want to use frozen artichokes then do the following - If the artichokes are whole then slice them in half (from top to bottom), place them in a pan cut side up with a tablespoon or 2 of olive oil, and drizzle the mint oil mixture over the artichokes. I would probably use a little less water 1/2 cup to start with (since the artichokes are frozen) and continue with the recipe. If by the time the water has evaporated and they aren't cooked then just add a bit more water and continue cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
1210mg
(35%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
38.7mg
(43%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1210mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 38.7mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.