Carciofi alla RomanaMint-and-Garlic Braised Artichokes

Name: Carciofi alla Romana (Mint-and-Garlic Braised Artichokes)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vatican City
Ingredients: 8 pcs Artichoke (trimmed); 15 g Fresh Mint (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (finely chopped); 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 300 ml Water; 8 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper (freshly ground); 1 pcs Lemon (cut in half)

A Roman preparation common around Vatican City, with artichokes braised in olive oil and water with mint, garlic, and lemon until tender.

Prep

25m

Cook

35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

255kcal

Calories

Protein

14g

Fat

31g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Artichokes

8pcs
Artichoke (trimmed)
15g
Fresh Mint (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (finely chopped)
60ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
300ml
Water
8g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper (freshly ground)
1pcs
Lemon (cut in half)

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Method

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5 steps

01
Trim the artichokes and spread the leaves slightly so the seasoning can reach the center.
02
Mix the fresh mint, garlic, salt, and black pepper, then tuck this mixture into the center and between the leaves of each artichoke.
03
Arrange the artichokes snugly in a pot, stem side down, and pour in the extra virgin olive oil and water.
04
Cover and braise gently until the leaves pull away easily and the hearts are tender.
05
Finish with juice from the lemon and serve warm or at room temperature.

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