Artichoke is the common name for a plant of the composite flower family. The artichoke grows wild in the south of Europe and is cultivated in the United States, primarily in California. The leaves proceed from the base of the stem and are long and somewhat spiny. The stem is up to 1 m (3 ft) high, branched, with large heads of violet-colored (sometimes white), thistle-like flowers at the summits of the branches. The thickened receptacle (heart) and fleshy bases of the scales (leaves) of the immature flower are the portions eaten.
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/artichoke.htmEquivalents
1 small, 2 to 3 oz.
1 large = 15 to 20 oz., 1 first course serving
Ingredient Substitutions
frozen artichoke hearts, or canned or jarred artichoke hearts
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| Nutrition |
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| Serving Size 100 grams |
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| Calories 50 |
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| Total Fat 0g |
| Saturated Fat 0g |
| Cholesterol 0mg |
| Sodium 331mg |
| Potassium 354mg |
| Total Carbohydrates 11g |
| Dietary Fiber 5g |
| Sugars 1g |
| Protein 3g |
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