Braised Artichoke With Sweet Red Pepper Recipe
- 6 lrg Globe artichokes (about 12 ounces each)*
- 1 x Lemon, halved
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 x Sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and Diced
- 1 x Clove garlic, sliced (large)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Leaf sage, crumbled
- 1/2 c. Chicken broth
- L. Remove tough outer leaves from each artichoke by pulling each leaf out and down till it snaps off at base.
- Repeat till the tender, yellow-green leaves have been reached.
- With stain-less steel knife, cut off 1 inch from top of each artichoke; throw away.
- (If using the leaves for another use, such as steaming for a first course, to prevent discoloration, drop in bowl of water with a little lemon juice added.)
- Remove stem from each artichoke.
- Rub all cut surfaces of artichoke with cut lemon to prevent discoloration.
- With paring knife, trim dark green base from each artichoke bottom.
- Rub with cut lemon.
- With tsp., scrape out choke, the hairy center of each artichoke, and throw away.
- Cut each artichoke bottom into thin wedges; place in lemon-water.
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- Heat oil in large, non-aluminum skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in red pepper and garlic; saute/fry 2 min.
- Drain artichokes.
- Add in artichokes, salt, and sage to skillet; saute/fry 2 min.
- Add in broth.
- Cover and simmer 20 min or possibly till tender.
- Serve hot or possibly at room temperature.
- *Note: For an easier-to-prepare, but not quite as flavorful, alternative, substitute 1 package (10 ounces) frzn artichoke hearts, thawed, for the fresh, and reduce the salt to 1/4 tsp.. Make-Ahead Tip: The dish can be made a few hrs ahead and refrigerated, covered.
- Gently reheat.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Recipe can be halved or possibly doubled.
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- Serving Ideas : Serve with grilled meats or possibly pasta and crusty bread.
artichokes, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, sweet red pepper, clove garlic, salt, sage, chicken broth
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/braised-artichoke-with-sweet-red-pepper-90347 (may not work)