Artichoke Benedict Recipes

ARTICHOKE BENEDICT

Steps:

• Preparing Artichokes.
• Wash artichokes under cold running water.
• Cut off stems at base and remove small bottom leaves.
• Stand artichokes upright in deep saucepan large enough to hold snugly.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt and two to three inches boiling water.
• (Lemon juice, herbs, garlic powder or onion powder may be added, if desired).
• Cover and boil gently 35 to 45 minutes or until base can be pierced easily with fork.
• (Add a little more boiling water, if needed).
• Turn artichokes upside down to drain.
• Artichoke Benedict.
• Brown Canadian bacon slices in skillet.
• Poach eggs in boiling, salted water.
• Spread leaves of artichoke open like flower petals.
• Remove center petals and fuzzy centers from artichokes and discard.
• Place bacon slices into artichoke centers, covering bottom, and top with poached eggs.
• Holladnaise Sauce.
• In small saucepan, heat together egg yolks, water and lemon juice.
• Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until yolk mixture bubbles at edges.
• Stir in butter, 1 piece at a time, until melted and sauce is thickened.
• Stir paprika, red pepper and salt to taste.
• Remove from heat.
• Spoon over eggs.

ARTICHOKE-SCRAMBLED EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Toss artichoke bottoms with 2 teaspoons oil and 2 teaspoons oregano.
• Place them top-side down on half of a large baking sheet.
• Spread pancetta in an even layer on the other half.
• Roast until the artichokes are just beginning to brown and the pancetta is crispy, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice and water in a small bowl until smooth.
• Beat eggs and egg whites in a large bowl.
• Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the eggs and cook, folding and stirring frequently with a heatproof rubber spatula until almost set, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and fold in cream cheese, the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and salt.
• To serve, divide the artichoke bottoms among 4 plates.
• Top each artichoke with equal portions scrambled egg, crispy pancetta and creamy lemon sauce.
• Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.
• **Shopping tip: Artichoke bottoms can be purchased in 14-ounce cans-found near other canned vegetables. If unavailable, substitute two 14-ounce cans rinsed and halved artichoke hearts.