Stewed artichokes

Preparing stewed artichokes is quite simple and thanks to our recipe you will get a truly amazing side dish.

Cooking stewed artichokes is undoubtedly the fastest way to prepare a light and perfect side dish for the whole family. We wanted to offer you a very easy recipe with artichokes . The result is therefore an excellent side dish but also a fantastic seasoning for pasta .

Using artichokes for quick recipes might seem rather complex given that this vegetable requires careful cleaning before it can be used. So how to do it? There are several solutions and the first is the simplest one, which is to buy the artichokes already cleaned and fresh. Then there are frozen artichokes, perfect for stewing, and available all year round even out of season. Finally, you can follow our guide on how to clean artichokes to discover that it is not such a difficult operation.

How to cook stewed artichokes

1. Start by cleaning the artichokes : remove the outer leaves, the tips and finally the central boat.
2. Slice them rather finely and place them in a bowl filled with water acidulated with lemon juice.
3. In a pan with high sides, heat two tablespoons of oil , then add the garlic clove and leave to heat.
4. Place the artichokes in the pan, add the salt and chopped parsley.
5. Add about 1 inch of water, then lower the heat and close the lid.
6. Leave to cook for 15-20 minutes , adding a drop of water if necessary to finish cooking.
7. Serve the artichokes piping hot, making sure to remove the garlic and garnishing with more freshly chopped parsley if desired.

You have therefore seen that cooking artichokes is really simple and quick. In half an hour your side dish is ready to be served and if there is any leftover, use it to season the pasta: you will taste how delicious it is. And here is a very simple video recipe to prepare them without errors:

We also leave you our collection of recipes with artichokes , certain that once tried they will become your favorite ingredient . And don't miss our pan-fried artichokes !

Stewed artichokes in tomato

You can also easily prepare tasty artichokes stewed in tomato by adding about 120 g of tomato puree or, alternatively, 2-3 peeled tomatoes.

After browning the garlic and adding the vegetables, add the puree and, if necessary, a little water. In this case too, let it cook for 15-20 minutes over a low heat and then bring to the table.