One-Step Artichokes

Name: One-Step Artichokes
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 3 carrots, peeled and finely diced; 1 medium-size yellow onion, peeled and finely diced; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 6 whole artichokes, trimmed

Preparation info

6
portions

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Silver Palate Cookbook

By Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins

Published 1982

About

These artichokes are easy to prepare and add a colorful note as well. Since they’re as good cold as hot, plan to make them ahead. We like to take them on picnics with Lemon Chicken and Bulgur Wheat Salad.

Ingredients

6 whole artichokes, trimmed
3 carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 medium-size yellow onion, peeled and finely diced

Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place the artichokes in a deep heavy pot and just cover with water. Add the remaining ingredients (reserve a bit of the parsley for garnish). Cook, partially covered, at a gentle boil until the leaves pull away easily, 40 minutes. Drain the artichokes.
Transfer the artichokes to a large serving platter. Strain the cooking liquid and strew the vegetables and her