One of the reasons to be excited about the arrival of spring is the artichoke. In addition to being very rich, it provides nutrients such as iron, calcium and plenty of fiber - a medium-sized one covers more than 20 percent of your daily fiber needs.
From the simplest way to others that require a certain experience as a cook, here we propose four delicious and healthy ways to enjoy this food.
Steamed
If you are short on time or prefer to start with the basics, use this method to cook your artichokes. Steamed they are done quickly and the result is quite good. You can cook them as is or add a little salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Roasted with zoodles
Zoodles - vegetables cut in the shape of spaghetti or noodles - form a great pair with the food that concerns us today. Grill the artichokes and add them to your zoodles to obtain a light and well balanced dish. An excellent low carb alternative to traditional pasta.
In the salad
Have you ever had a hot salad? Well, if you have artichokes, mushrooms and spinach sprouts in your fridge, you have the perfect opportunity to become fond of them. Cook sliced artichokes, mushrooms, minced garlic, and thyme in a skillet for about five minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add some white wine and wait until it reduces. Place a handful of spinach on each plate and the artichoke and mushroom mixture on top. Season and sprinkle with olive oil and lemon juice. If you want, you can add grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Stuffed
Creative people will find this method very rewarding.Although you need to be an expert in simple grilling first. Holding the artichoke firmly by the base, tap the top firmly against a hard surface. This will cause it to open and can be filled with whatever comes to your mind. Our advice is to make a mixture of breadcrumbs, cheese and spices.