Lemon Mint Braised Artichokes Recipe

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Lemon Mint Braised Artichokes
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
160
Calories
Total time
120
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Squeeze 2 lemon halves into a large bowl of cold water.
  2. Cut off top inch of 1 artichoke and bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base (keep stem attached). Discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until you reach pale yellow leaves.
  3. Cut off remaining leaves 1/2 inch above top of artichoke base using a sharp knife, then pull out purple leaves and scoop out fuzzy choke with a melon-ball cutter. Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and side of artichoke.
  4. Trim a thin slice from stem end, then trim side of stem down to pale green inner core. Rub cut surfaces with lemon halves, then put artichokes in lemon water.
  5. Trim remaining artichokes in same manner.
  6. Combine lemon juice, water (3 cups), oil, 3 tablespoons mint, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a 4-to 5-quarts heavy pot (wide enough to hold artichokes in 1 layer with stems pointing upward) and bring to a simmer.
  7. Stand artichokes, stem ends up, in liquid and cover with a round of parchment paper. Simmer, covered with parchment and lid, until just tender when artichoke bottom is pierced with a knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Transfer artichokes with a slotted spoon to a shallow serving dish. Boil cooking liquid until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. During last 2 minutes of boiling, whisk liquid until it emulsifies. Pour over artichokes and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons mint.
  9. What to drink:Yarden Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon '05
  10. Cooks' note: Artichokes can be braised 1 day ahead and chilled in reduced cooking liquid. Serve at room temperature or reheat over low heat until warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 160.47 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.77g 15%
Sodium 125.63mg 5%
Potassium 558.8mg 12%
Total Carbs 17.22g 6%
Sugars 1.96g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7.78g 31%
Protein 4.05g 8%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 56.9mg 316%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.93 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.77g 15%
Sodium 48.48mg 5%
Potassium 215.64mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.64g 6%
Sugars 0.75g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 31%
Protein 1.56g 8%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 22mg 316%
Calcium 34.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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