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Artichoke “à la Polita”
This lemony Greek artichoke stew is not only delicious but it’s vegan and also super scrumptious. Using fresh artichokes is a tedious job, but the effort is worth it.
Persons
6
Serving Size
1
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Notes
Tip:
You can use frozen artichoke hearts fava bean and peas if needed.
Serving Suggestions:
You main serve this as either a main or side dish with fresh parsley and dill on top.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh artichokes
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 pearl onions
- 6 green onions thinly sliced
- 1½ fava beans popped out of their skin
- 1½ cups sweet peas
- 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Working with one artichoke at a time, remove and discard the tough outer leaves.
- Remove the hair choke from the center and place the artichoke in a bowl filled with cold water, salt and lemon slices.
- In a sauté pan over medium heat add olive oil, pearl onions and green onions.
- Sauté for 10 minutes.
- Add the artichokes, fava beans, peas, carrots, broth, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the dill and parsley leaving some for serving.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and lemon juice. Pour this into the artichoke mixture stirring gently to thicken the pan’s liquid and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Artichoke “à la Polita”
Serves: 6
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Amount Per Serving: 1
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139.46 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4.96 g | 6.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.71 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 481.8 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.73 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 7.64 g | 28% | |
| Sugars 5.89 g | ||
| Protein 5.39 g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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