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Artichoke
- Aliases
- Artichaut, Globe Artichoke
- Description
- Globe artichokes are an edible variety of thistle in the sunflower family. The originated in the Mediterranean. Nearly all artichokes grown in the United States are from Castroville, CA, south of San Francisco. The artichoke grows on a plant that stands 3 to 5 feet high and are usually round and slightly pointed on top. Choose an artichoke that is compact and heavy for it's size. It should have tightly packed bright green leaves.
- Preparation and Serving
- Artichokes can be bioled, steamed, baked and broiled. You can store artichokes unwashed in a perforated plastic bag for up to 4-5 days. Once cooked, they should not be left at room temprature for long periods and will keep in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Recipe Links
- (Their are hundred's of recipes on the web for canned and frozen artichoke hearts. These links are for fresh artichokes. --veg.)
- Cooking Artichokes
- To Trim Artichokes into Bottoms
- Cream Of Artichoke Soup
- Leek and Artichoke Soup
- Stuffed Artichokes
- Smoked Stuffed Artichoke
- Stuffed Artichokes - Carciofi Ripieni
- Rice-Stuffed Artichokes
- Artichokes Stuffed with Lemon-Garlic Breadcrumbs
- Stuffed Artichoke with Seafood
- Shrimp & Dill Sauce in Artichoke Cups
- Saussarelle D'escargots
- Artichoke and Potato Truffade
- Fresh Artichokes
- Fresh Artichokes with Mustard Sauce
- Artichokes with Herbs
- Trimmed Artichokes
- Artichokes and Peas
- Artichoke Saute
- Young Artichokes and Fava Beans Stewed in Olive Oil
- Baked Artichokes
- Artichoke Frittata
- Carciofi alla Romana (Artichokes Roman Style)
- Carciofi Bolliti (Boiled Artichokes Italian Style)
- Rice with Artichokes
- Artichoke Baskets with Caper Dip
- Noisettes of Lamb on Artichokes Served with Tarragon Jus
- Paul's Big Ol' Boiled Dinner
- How to Clean Artichokes-Roman Jewish Style
- Links
- Epicurious Dictionary
- Artichokes -- Ocean Mist Farms
- The Official Artichoke Home Page
- Books
- California Artichoke Cookbook by Mary Comfort (Editor), Noreen Griffee (Editor), Charlene Walker (Editor), californ
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- The Visual Food Encyclopedia by Serge D'Amico (Editor), Francois Fortin (Editor)
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- Nutritional Information
Nutritional Value per 100g Edible Portion
| Artichoke |
Raw |
Cooked |
| Calories |
47 |
50 |
| Water |
n/a |
84% |
| Carbohydrates |
n/a |
11.2 g |
| Protein |
3.27 g |
3.48 g |
| Fat |
0.15 g |
0.16 g |
| Fiber |
1.17 g |
1.25 g |
| Calcium |
44 mg |
45 mg |
| Iron |
1.28 mg |
1.29 mg |
| Magnesium |
60 mg |
60 mg |
| Phosphorous |
90 mg |
86 mg |
| Potassium |
370 mg |
354 mg |
| Sodium |
94 mg |
95 mg |
| Zinc |
0.490 mg |
0.490 mg |
| Copper |
0.231 mg |
0.233 mg |
| Manganese |
0.256 mg |
0.259 mg |
| Beta Carotene (A) |
185 IU |
177 IU |
| Thiamine (B1) |
0.072 mg |
0.065 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.066 mg |
0.066 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
1.046 mg |
1.001 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) |
0.338 mg |
0.342 mg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.116 mg |
0.111 mg |
| Folic Acid (B9) |
68 mcg |
51 mcg |
| Ascorbic Acid (C) |
11.7 mg |
10.0 mg |
Report filed 03.24.99
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