Artichokes & herby olive sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
49%
Artichokes & herby olive sauce
60 min.
4
259kcal

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Looking to elevate your culinary repertoire with a dish that's both delicious and visually stunning? Look no further than our Artichokes & Herby Olive Sauce! This vibrant recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it a great choice for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options.

Imagine tender globe artichokes, perfectly cooked to showcase their natural sweetness, served with a zesty and herb-infused olive sauce that brings a delightful burst of flavor to every bite. The artichoke leaves are meant to be savored, allowing you to dip each piece into the delectable sauce that combines the richness of olives with the freshness of mint and parsley. It’s a unique blend that will leave your taste buds dancing!

This dish requires about an hour to prepare, making it ideal for a leisurely weekend brunch or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. With only 259 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping dish. Your cooking adventure begins now!

Ingredients

  •  optional: lemon halved
  •  globe artichokes 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 20  kalamata olives pitted roughly chopped
  • small tomatoes finely chopped
  • 0.5 small bunch mint leaves finely chopped
  • 0.5 small bunch parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • knife

Directions

  1. Bring one or two large pans of salted water to the boil with the lemon halves in.
  2. Cut the stalk off each artichoke and discard. Boil the artichokes for 40-45 mins until the base feels tender when the tip of a knife is inserted.
  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce.
  4. Mix the lemon juice, oil, olives, tomato and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. To eat, pull off the leaves, dip the bottom end into sauce and discard the tips of the leaves. When you get to the middle, scrape out the hairy choke and eat the artichoke heart.

Nutrition Facts

Calories259kcal
Protein7.27%
Fat66.94%
Carbs25.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.88
Glycemic Load
2.84
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.909565285496%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.92mg
Hesperetin
7.58mg
Naringenin
16.3mg
Apigenin
24.97mg
Luteolin
3.73mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
1.22mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:258.7kcal
12.94%
Fat:20.94g
32.21%
Saturated Fat:2.89g
18.09%
Carbohydrates:18.15g
6.05%
Net Carbohydrates:9.27g
3.37%
Sugar:2.71g
3.01%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:438.49mg
19.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.12g
10.24%
Vitamin K:148.41µg
141.34%
Vitamin C:42.04mg
50.96%
Fiber:8.88g
35.5%
Folate:105.42µg
26.36%
Vitamin E:3.74mg
24.95%
Magnesium:87.63mg
21.91%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.95%
Vitamin A:912.14IU
18.24%
Copper:0.36mg
17.77%
Potassium:615.67mg
17.59%
Iron:2.53mg
14.03%
Phosphorus:130.28mg
13.03%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.08%
Calcium:87.24mg
8.72%
Vitamin B3:1.65mg
8.25%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.14%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.11%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.39%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.15%