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.
36 K 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
18 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: August 6th 2020
For 18 people, you will need:
- 1
12 globe artichokes - 2
2 kgs 250 g cooked potatoes - 3
12 tablespoons olive oil - 4
3 onions - 5
90 g butter - 6
900 g liquid cream - Total weight: 6,795 grams
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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 2 kgs 250 g cooked potatoeses.Stage 5 - 2 min.
Pour 12 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 90 g 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 900 g 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 | 140 RDI=50 % | 740 RDI=70 % | 530 RDI=80 % | 8,250 RDI=410 % | 34,550 RDI: 410 % |
| 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 18 people : 16.90 €
- 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.
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Cooked potatoes
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