Artichokes with Romano, Cracked Pepper and Olive

Gluten Free
Health score
57%
Artichokes with Romano, Cracked Pepper and Olive
45 min.
4
295kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the unique flavors of artichokes! This recipe for Artichokes with Romano, Cracked Pepper, and Olive is not only a feast for your palate but also a stunning addition to your lunch or dinner table. With its gluten-free status and a balanced health score of 57, it fits beautifully into a wholesome diet while still offering a rich taste.

Imagine tender artichokes, perfectly cooked until their bases are irresistibly tender and each leaf can be easily pulled away. The bright splash of lemon juice, which adds a refreshing zest, perfectly complements the nuttiness of grated pecorino Romano cheese. With just the right amount of cracked black pepper to give it a gentle kick and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil that enhances the whole experience, this dish is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients coming together in harmony.

Whether you're impressing guests at a dinner party or enjoying a quiet lunch at home, these artichokes are a savory main course that will leave everyone wanting more. The vibrant presentation on each plate, along with the accompanying cheese dressing presented in charming ramekins, not only satisfies the taste buds but also pleases the eyes. So let's dive into this delightful recipe that's ready in just 45 minutes, and experience the joy of cooking and sharing this exquisite dish!

Ingredients

  • 40 ounces artichokes 
  •  optional: lemon halved
  • 0.8 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.8 cup pecorino cheese grated
  • 1.5 teaspoons pepper black
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • pot
  • ramekin
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into large bowl of cold water; add squeezed lemons.
  2. Cut off stem and top 3/4 inch of 1 artichoke and discard. Using scissors, trim sharp tips from leaves.
  3. Place artichoke in lemon water until ready to cook. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
  4. Drain artichokes and cook in large pot of boiling salted water until base of each is tender when pierced with knife and leaves pull away easily, about 25 minutes.
  5. Drain artichokes well. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Steam artichokes 10 minutes to rewarm before continuing.)
  6. Mix extra-virgin olive oil, grated pecorino Romano cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl to blend. Gently press artichoke leaves outward from center to open artichokes slightly. Pull out small purple-tipped leaves, then scoop out fibrous choke.
  7. Place 1 artichoke on each of 4 plates.
  8. Sprinkle artichoke cavities with salt and pepper.
  9. Drizzle 1 tablespoon cheese dressing over each artichoke. Divide remaining cheese dressing equally among 4 small ramekins; serve dressing with artichokes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein19.19%
Fat37.37%
Carbs43.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.13
Glycemic Load
5.81
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.404782652855%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
11.53mg
Hesperetin
15.07mg
Naringenin
35.73mg
Apigenin
21.24mg
Luteolin
7.59mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
0.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.95kcal
14.75%
Fat:13.76g
21.17%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.88%
Carbohydrates:35.99g
12%
Net Carbohydrates:18.98g
6.9%
Sugar:4.3g
4.78%
Cholesterol:19.5mg
6.5%
Sodium:928.91mg
40.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.9g
31.81%
Vitamin C:61.79mg
74.9%
Fiber:17.01g
68.04%
Folate:200.16µg
50.04%
Vitamin K:48.47µg
46.17%
Magnesium:183.4mg
45.85%
Manganese:0.84mg
42.12%
Phosphorus:407.47mg
40.75%
Copper:0.69mg
34.54%
Calcium:341.95mg
34.2%
Potassium:1149.72mg
32.85%
Iron:4.22mg
23.44%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.51%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.8%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.56%
Vitamin B3:3.04mg
15.21%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.77%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.25%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.51%
Selenium:3.54µg
5.06%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.5%
Vitamin A:130.65IU
2.61%
Source:Epicurious