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Artichokes with Herbs

Artichokes braised with garlic, mint, and oil until tender, a Roman spring dish.

Artichokes were cultivated in Italy by the fifteenth century and were eaten with enthusiasm by rich and poor alike. Braised whole with garlic and herbs, they were a dish of the Roman spring.

Ingredients

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Artichokes with Herbs

Serves 4 · 2 of 7 items checked · 3 aisles

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Trim the artichokes, removing the tough outer leaves and the choke.

  2. Rub the cut surfaces with lemon and pack the artichokes upright in a pot.

  3. Add chopped garlic, mint, parsley, olive oil, and a little water.

  4. Cover and braise gently until a leaf pulls away easily, about thirty minutes.

  5. Serve warm or at room temperature with the pan juices.

Served at

A countess holds her court · Forlì, Italy

The duke's banquet · Rome, Italy