Sauteed Artichoke Bottoms Recipes

GARLIC SAUTEED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Rinse artichokes under cold water, and use a sharp knife to cut the top 1/3 off of each one. Trim the stems to about 1 inch, and remove the smaller leaves from around the base. Use scissors to remove any remaining leaf tips. Cut each artichoke in half from the bottom to the top, then use a spoon to scrape out the hairy choke. Rinse again to remove any residual hairs.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and saute for about 1 minute to flavor the butter. Arrange artichoke halves cut-side down in the skillet. Saute for about 5 or 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to low, and pour in about 1/4 cup of water, cover, and let steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender. A fork should easily pierce the stem.

GARLIC SAUTEED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Rinse artichokes under cold water, and use a sharp knife to cut the top 1/3 off of each one.
• Trim the stems to about 1 inch, and remove the smaller leaves from around the base.
• Use scissors to remove any remaining leaf tips.
• Cut each artichoke in half from the bottom to the top, then use a spoon to scrape out the hairy choke.
• Rinse again to remove any residual hairs.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, and saute for about 1 minute to flavor the butter.
• Arrange artichoke halves cut-side down in the skillet.
• Saute for about 5 or 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Reduce heat to low, and pour in water& chicken broth, cover, and let steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender.
• A fork should easily pierce the stem.

SAUTEED BABY ARTICHOKES WITH OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GREEN-OLIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill large bowl with cold water. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice into water in bowl, then add lemon halves. Cut off stem and top quarter from 1 artichoke. Bend back dark green outer leaves and snap off at artichoke base until only pale green and yellow leaves remain. Cut artichoke lengthwise in half. Using point of knife, remove any purple-tipped leaves from center of artichoke. Place artichoke halves in lemon water. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
• Drain artichokes well. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add artichokes, sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic and herbes de Provence and sauté until artichokes begin to brown slightly, about 6 minutes. Add broth and wine and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until artichokes are tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Transfer artichokes to platter; cover and keep warm.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mushrooms and Oven-dried Tomatoes to platter with artichokes. Spoon Green-Olive Dressing over. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.
• *A dried herb mixture sold at specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some supermarkets. A mix of dried thyme, basil, savory, and fennel seeds can be substituted.

SAUTEED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Squeeze the juice of two lemons into the water and add the lemon halves.
• Thinly slice artichokes lengthwise using a mandoline, placing them in lemon water as you slice. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain artichokes and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper and add to skillet; cook, stirring until golden.
• Add wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add pistachios and sprinkle with Parmesan.