Delicious Artichokes

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Delicious Artichokes
25 min.
4
336kcal

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Delicious Artichokes: A Vegetarian Side Dish

Are you a fan of artichokes but looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy them? Look no further! This Delicious Artichokes recipe is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast seeking a simple yet flavorful side dish. Perfect for any occasion, this vegetarian recipe is both easy to make and packed with taste.

With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, this recipe serves 4 and offers a caloric content of 336 kcal per serving. The delightful blend of ingredients, including 4 medium artichokes, basil pesto, melted butter, and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, creates a symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing.

The cooking process is straightforward and requires minimal equipment - a bowl, a pot, and a steamer basket. The artichokes are first steamed to perfection, ensuring they are tender and easy to eat. Then, a mouth-watering mixture of melted butter and pesto is drizzled over the artichokes, followed by a generous sprinkling of breadcrumbs.

Not only is this recipe incredibly tasty, but it's also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. The artichokes provide a good balance of macronutrients, with a caloric breakdown of 6.85% protein, 71% fat, and 22.15% carbs. So why not give this Delicious Artichokes recipe a try and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills? Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • medium artichokes 
  • tablespoons basil pesto 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.3 cup seasoned bread crumbs italian

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Trim the stems from the artichokes, and remove the small leaves from the bottoms. Slice 1 inch or so off the top so that it is flat.
  2. Pour 2 cups or 1 inch of water into a large pot, and insert a steamer basket.
  3. Place artichokes into the steamer, cover, and bring to a boil. Allow them to steam for about 15 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the stem.
  4. In a cup or small bowl, mix together the melted butter and pesto.
  5. Drizzle the mixture over upright artichokes, being sure to dribble into all of the crevices. Then sprinkle bread crumbs across the tops and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein6.85%
Fat71%
Carbs22.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.5
Glycemic Load
2.1
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.013913061308%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
16mg
Apigenin
9.57mg
Luteolin
2.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:335.87kcal
16.79%
Fat:27.78g
42.73%
Saturated Fat:15.46g
96.59%
Carbohydrates:19.51g
6.5%
Net Carbohydrates:12.05g
4.38%
Sugar:2.07g
2.31%
Cholesterol:61.98mg
20.66%
Sodium:508.16mg
22.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.03g
12.05%
Fiber:7.46g
29.84%
Folate:96.82µg
24.2%
Vitamin K:24.38µg
23.22%
Magnesium:80.82mg
20.2%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.07%
Vitamin A:967.01IU
19.34%
Vitamin C:15.18mg
18.4%
Copper:0.31mg
15.7%
Potassium:497.73mg
14.22%
Phosphorus:135.29mg
13.53%
Iron:2.08mg
11.55%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.04%
Calcium:94.89mg
9.49%
Vitamin B3:1.81mg
9.06%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.11%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.37%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.14%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.11%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.07%
Selenium:2.39µg
3.42%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.24%
Source:Allrecipes