Seasoned Steamed Artichokes

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Seasoned Steamed Artichokes

Recipe By : Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Healthy And Hearty Luncheon
Vegetables Vegetarian
Side dish Holiday Cooking
Money Saving

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 artichokes
4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
12 black peppercorns
12 coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

Slice off the stem and remove the tough outer leaves of each artichoke. Using k
itchen scissors or a sharp knife, trim the thorny leaf tips and then rinse the
the artichoke thoroughly.

Place the artichokes, stem end down, in a saucepan. Add the water, oil, vinegar
, garlic, bay leaves, salt, peppercorns, coriander, and fennel seeds. Cover and
bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 35 minutes, until tender
.

Cooking time will vary depending upon the size and the freshness of the articho
kes. To test for doneness, using tongs, tug on an outer leaf or lift an artich
oke from the pan and pierce the bottom with a knife. When a leaf can be remove
d with the slightest resistance or a knife easily pierces the bottom, the artic
hokes are done.

Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 156 Calories; 4g Fat (21% calories from
fat); 7g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 671mg Sodium


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