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Braised Artichoke Bottoms in Olive Oil

Tender artichoke bottoms braised gently with root vegetables in a lemon and extra virgin olive oil broth. Finished with fresh dill and served cold or at room temperature.

50 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 artichoke bottoms, cleaned
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Arrange 4 cleaned artichoke bottoms hollow side up in a wide pot.

  2. 2

    Whisk 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1 cup water together in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Scatter 1 finely diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 cup diced potatoes around artichoke bottoms.

  4. 4

    Pour the liquid mixture over the ingredients, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas, cover again, and cook for 10 minutes until tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and let cool before serving.

Questions

How long does Braised Artichoke Bottoms in Olive Oil keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Braised Artichoke Bottoms in Olive Oil?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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