Artichokes

Other Names:carciofi (italian), globe artichoke

What are Artichokes?

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.Artichokes - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know

Substitute for Artichokes

Equal amounts of frozen artichoke hearts, or canned or jarred artichoke hearts OR Jeruselum artichokes (sun chokes)

Equivalents

1 small artichoke = 2 to 3 oz.
1 large = 15 to 20 oz., 1 first course serving

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Nutrition Information For Artichokes

Serving Size

1 artichoke, medium

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 72mg

Potassium

343g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 14g

Dietary Fiber 10g

40%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Artichokes Recipes

Pressure Cooker Artichokes
Recipe for artichokes prepared in a pressure cooker.
Shells with Sardinian Artichokes
Conchiglie Con I Carciofi Sardi; pasta shells are combined with garlic, flat leaf parsley, olive oil and artichokes.
Fusilli with Artichokes
Fusilli Ai Carciofi; made with dried mushrooms, artichokes, parsley, white wine, tomato paste, onion, garlic and fusilli pasta.
Marinated Artichokes with Lemon and Oregano
Marinated Artichokes with lemon and oregano along with celery, carrot onion and white wine. This is a more elegant version of a marinated artichoke heart. Serves 4.