Purple artichokes braised in white wine


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.
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Last modified on: June 29th 2014
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 20 min.
Purple artichokes braised in white wine : Stage 1
Prepare 1 kg purple globe artichokes.

Prepare 50 g spring onion (scallion) and chop.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Purple artichokes braised in white wine : Stage 2
Heat 2 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.
Purple artichokes braised in white wine : Stage 3
Add the artichokes, salt pepper and stir together.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Purple artichokes braised in white wine : Stage 4
Pour in 3 glasses dry white wine to give about 1 cm (1/2 inch) depth in the pan.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 15 min.
Purple artichokes braised in white wine : Stage 5
Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat to minimum. Leave to cook gently...

Stage 6
Purple artichokes braised in white wine : Stage 6
...until the wine has completely evaporated. Check that the artichokes are tender.

Stage 7
Purple artichokes braised in white wine : 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 recipe20 RDI=8 %90 RDI=9 %30 RDI=5 %710 RDI=40 %2,990 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g1 RDI=1 %6 RDI=1 %2 RDI=0 %50 RDI=3 %220 RDI: 3 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %50 RDI=4 %20 RDI=2 %360 RDI=20 %1,500 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Sulfites
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  • For 2 people : 6.30 €
  • Per person : 3.15 €

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