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Artichoke broth


broth with artichoke waste

Broth with artichoke waste is a simple way of approaching cooking, reusing products that are still rich in beneficial properties. Let's find out how to prepare a really tasty one.

Preparing a good broth with artichoke waste means reusing the parts of the artichokes that would normally be thrown away, thus creating an anti-waste recipe that is both healthy and truly pleasant . To this we then add the properties of the artichoke which are transferred to the broth during cooking.

In fact, artichoke broth is rich in vitamins and fibre, low in cholesterol and has a high diuretic power. It can be consumed on its own, perhaps enriching it with cereals (barley or spelled), cooking the classic pasta , or using it like any broth to make soups, creams and risottos.

External artichoke leaves
External artichoke leaves

Preparation

How to prepare the artichoke broth recipe

1

First clean the artichokes and keep the hearts aside for your recipes by placing them in water acidulated with lemon juice to prevent them from blackening. Instead, wash the artichoke scraps well.

2

Pour the water into a pan, add the artichoke scraps, the half onion , the garlic , the salt and the oil . Cover with the lid and bring to the boil.

3

Then lower the heat so that it just simmers, close the lid and leave to cook for 40-50 minutes .

4

Filter the broth and use it in your recipes. We recommend you try it to further enhance the flavor of the artichoke risotto .

To speed up cooking you can also make artichoke broth in a pressure cooker . In this case, put all the ingredients inside, close with the lid and calculate 25 minutes of cooking starting from the whistle.

Furthermore, to make it tastier and tastier you can add 2 peeled tomatoes or cherry tomatoes . The green light is also given to adding flavorings such as stock cubes (better if homemade ). In this case, however, add less salt at the beginning and adjust the flavor at the end.

Artichoke waste: how to reuse them

Recycling artichoke leaves and stems is a good way to avoid unnecessary waste and to create healthy and truly tasty recipes.

In fact, they can be used in various preparations such as herbal teas, crunchy snacks and pâtés . The trick to making the leaves tender is to cook them for a long time, while the stems, once removed from the outermost layer, must be cut into rather small pieces.

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How to reuse artichoke waste (from leaves to stem)

Conservation

The broth with artichoke scraps can be kept in the fridge for 3 or 4 days as long as it is kept in a tightly closed airtight container. If desired, you can also freeze it and keep it in the freezer for a couple of months. In this case it is better to portion it in small quantities to be used only to flavor other dishes.


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