Braised Artichokes Recipe

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Braised Artichokes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 medium artichokes
  • 4 tbsp butter 1/2 stick
  • 1 cup chicken stock more as neede
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Cut each artichoke in half; remove toughest outer leaves, use spoon to remove choke and trim bottom.
  2. Put 3 tablespoons butter in large, deep skillet, over medium-high heat. When it melts and foam subsides, add artichokes, cut side down. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add stock (should come about halfway up side of artichokes), bring to boil and cover; turn heat to medium-low.
  3. Cook about 20 minutes or until tender, checking every 5-10 minutes to make sure there is enough liquid in pan, adding more stock as necessary. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and transfer artichokes to serving platter.
  4. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to sauce. Stir in lemon zest and juice and remaining tablespoon butter; taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve artichokes drizzled with sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 161.97 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.5g 18%
Cholesterol 30.53mg 10%
Sodium 121.88mg 5%
Potassium 477.01mg 10%
Total Carbs 14.08g 5%
Sugars 1.28g 5%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 26%
Protein 3.98g 8%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 59.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 113.91 Kcal (477 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.09g 18%
Cholesterol 21.47mg 10%
Sodium 85.71mg 5%
Potassium 335.45mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.9g 5%
Sugars 0.9g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 26%
Protein 2.8g 8%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 42mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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