Creamy artichokes
This hearty vegetable recipe uses the whole globe artichoke (heart and leaves), combining the creamy artichoke texture with the crunch of sautéed potatoes.
39 K 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
6 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: August 6th 2020
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
4 globe artichokes - 2
3 cups + 3 tablespoons cooked potatoes - 3
4 tablespoons olive oil - 4
1 onion - 5
2 tablespoons butter - 6
1 1⁄3 cup liquid cream
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 50 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
The globe artichokes
Cook the artichokes the normal way, either by steaming or boiling. They should be well cooked and slightly soft.Leave to cool.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Separate the leaves and discard the fibrous "choke".
Stage 3 - 20 min.
Dice the hearts and put into a bowl.
Use a small spoon to scrape the edible flesh from all the leaves and add this to the bowl.
There's no getting away from it, this is a long job...
Use a small spoon to scrape the edible flesh from all the leaves and add this to the bowl.
There's no getting away from it, this is a long job...
Stage 4 - 5 min.
The potatoes
Slice 3 cups + 3 tablespoons cooked potatoeses.Stage 5 - 2 min.
Pour 4 tablespoons olive oil into a large frying pan on high heat. When good and hot, add the potatoes.
Stage 6 - 10 min.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same frying pan as used for the potatoes. Add the chopped onion, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Stage 9 - 5 min.
Add 1 1⁄3 cup liquid cream and bring to the boil.
Stage 10 - 7 min.
Add the artichokes, mix briefly, turn down the heat and leave to thicken gently.
Stage 11 - 5 min.
Five minutes before serving, add the potatoes, mix well and check the seasoning.
Stage 12
Your creamy artichokes are ready.
Remarks
You will notice that the sautéed potatoes are only added at the last minute, just before serving. This is to play up the contrast between the creamy artichokes and crunchy potatoes. If you would prefer a softer, more uniform texture, add them at the same time.
For a quicker version, but less economical, you can simply use bought artichoke hearts.
For a quicker version, but less economical, you can simply use bought artichoke hearts.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 250 RDI=20 % | 180 RDI=30 % | 2,750 RDI=140 % | 11,520 RDI: 140 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 120 RDI=6 % | 510 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 7 RDI=3 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 460 RDI=20 % | 1,920 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 5.65 €
- Per person : 0.95 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked potatoes
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Liquid cream
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Butter
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Globe artichoke
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