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Purple artichokes braised in white wine
In this recipe, small purple artichokes are trimmed and braised (i.e. simmered gently in a small quantity of liquid) in white wine.
82 K 4.3/5 (19 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
6 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: June 29th 2014
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
3 kgs purple globe artichokes - 2
150 g spring onion (scallion) - 3
6 tablespoons olive oil - 4
9 glasses dry white wine - 5
salt - 6
pepper - Total weight: 4,140 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the chopped onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Add the artichokes, salt pepper and stir together.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Pour in 9 glasses dry white wine to give about 1 cm (1/2 inch) depth in the pan.
Stage 5 - 15 min.
Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat to minimum. Leave to cook gently...
Stage 6
...until the wine has completely evaporated. Check that the artichokes are tender.
Stage 7
Your artichokes are ready.
Keeping: Best eaten freshly cooked, but can be reheated.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 60 RDI=30 % | 270 RDI=30 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 2,140 RDI=110 % | 8,970 RDI: 110 % |
| Per 100 g | 1 RDI=1 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 50 RDI=3 % | 220 RDI: 3 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 50 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 360 RDI=20 % | 1,500 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 18.85 €
- Per person : 3.15 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Purple globe artichokes
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Spring onion (scallion)
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Dry white wine
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Olive oil
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