Braised Baby Artichokes with Red Peppers and Garlic

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
54%
Braised Baby Artichokes with Red Peppers and Garlic
45 min.
8
121kcal

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Discover the delightful world of Braised Baby Artichokes with Red Peppers and Garlic, a versatile side dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe boasts a Recipe Health Score of 54, making it a nutritious choice for your meals. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free enthusiast, this dish caters to various dietary needs without compromising on flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's ideal for both quick weekday dinners and leisurely weekend meals.

Serving 8 persons, each portion comes in at a modest 121 kcal, ensuring it's a guilt-free indulgence. This recipe shines as a side dish, complementing a wide range of main courses with its vibrant flavors and textures. The star of the dish, baby artichokes, are trimmed and prepared with a lemon bath to retain their vibrant color and fresh taste. Paired with red bell peppers, garlic, and a medley of fresh herbs, this dish offers a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Cooked to perfection with a balance of olive oil, lemon juice, and water, the artichokes maintain their tender texture while absorbing the aromatic essence of the dish. The addition of green onions and thyme further elevates the dish, creating a harmonious blend of earthy and citrus notes. Best of all, it's a breeze to make with readily available ingredients and simple instructions, making it a must-try for home cooks of all levels.

Whether you're looking to add a healthy, flavor-packed side to your meal or simply wish to explore the culinary possibilities of artichokes, Braised Baby Artichokes with Red Peppers and Garlic is a recipe you'll reach for time and again. So why not give it a try and let your culinary journey be enriched by this delightful dish?

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds baby artichokes 
  • large bay leaves 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove minced
  •  spring onion chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  •  optional: lemon whole
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large bell pepper diced red
  • cup water ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cut 1 lemon in half. Squeeze juice into bowl of cold water; add lemon halves. Quarter second lemon. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, trim off tough outer leaves (about 3 layers).
  2. Cut off 3/4 inch of top; cut off stem.
  3. Cut artichoke in half lengthwise; rub all cut surfaces with lemon quarter to prevent discoloration. Scoop out any choke from center. Drop artichoke halves into lemon water.
  4. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add green onions. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add bell peppers. Sauté until peppers soften, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add garlic; stir 2 minutes.
  8. Drain artichokes and add to skillet.
  9. Add 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, and lemon peel.
  10. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; bring to simmer. Cover and simmer until artichokes are tender, adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry and stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm, covered, over low heat, adding more water if dry.)
  11. Mix in parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein16.9%
Fat23.05%
Carbs60.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.56
Glycemic Load
1.34
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.5952172694%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.95mg
Hesperetin
8.08mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Apigenin
2.18mg
Luteolin
1.17mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
1.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.83kcal
6.04%
Fat:3.77g
5.8%
Saturated Fat:0.53g
3.31%
Carbohydrates:22.08g
7.36%
Net Carbohydrates:12.29g
4.47%
Sugar:5.35g
5.94%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:183.77mg
7.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.21g
12.43%
Vitamin C:76.54mg
92.77%
Vitamin A:2802.04IU
56.04%
Vitamin K:45.38µg
43.22%
Fiber:9.78g
39.14%
Iron:3.05mg
16.96%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.64%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.48%
Folate:32.24µg
8.06%
Calcium:77.03mg
7.7%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.82%
Potassium:177.74mg
5.08%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.37%
Magnesium:12.29mg
3.07%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.98%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.67%
Phosphorus:23.54mg
2.35%
Copper:0.04mg
2.16%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.12%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.43%
Source:Epicurious