Baby Artichokes and Almonds |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I played with this side dish til I had all the elements I like. You could even toss in linguine and chicken and have a complete entree. Ingredients:
1/4 cup lemon juice |
12 baby artichokes |
2 tablespoons salt |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons chopped garlic |
2 tablespoons blanched almonds |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Peel artichokes down to softer inner leaves cut off bottom stem and dark greeen top, slice in half.
2. They will turn a little brown.
3. But do not worry.
4. The color goes away when they cook.
5. Throw in 5 quart pot add 4 qts water, 2 Tbl salt and lemon juice bring to boil, cook 4 minutes more.
6. Drain.
7. Heat skillet with oil add garlic and almonds, stir a few seconds.
8. Add artichokes.
9. Sprinkle salt, saute 5 minutes.
10. Place in serving bowl, sprinkle parmigan cheese on top.
11. Serve.
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