Braised Artichokes Mediterranean Style
Braised Artichokes with capers, marinated and low temperature cooked till soft and tender, are a Mediterranean Greek inspired warm side dish that is full of flavor and allows you to enjoy the amazing artichoke in a side dish that isn't a creamy dip. With white wine, garlic, capers and lemon, the flavors of these artichokes BURST with perfection. Great as a side dish in spring or fancy in fall, this is the easiest and most perfect way to braise artichokes that complement your menu from Easter to Christmas.
Servings: 4
Calories: 159kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lemon halved
- 3 fresh artichokes
- cold water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1/2 white cooking wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- How to Prep ArtichokesPlacing artichokes in lemon water preserve them from turning brown until they are needed.
- Add cold water to a large bowl.
- Squeeze lemon into bowl and add lemon halves to the bowl. Set bowl aside.
- Peel off the small leaves at the base of the artichoke.
- Snip the tips of the remaining leaves.
- Cut 1/2" off of the top end of the artichoke.
- Slice the bottom stem to about 1/2".
- Slice the artichoke in half and use a spoon to scoop out the purple leaves and fuzzy choke.
- Slice each artichoke half into quarters and put into the cold water.
- Repeat until all artichokes are cut and in the water.
- How to Braise Artichokes
- In a large cast iron skillet add cooking oil, red onion, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat over medium heat until onions begin to brown.
- Add minced garlic, capers and dried thyme and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in white cooking wine and heat on medium high, reducing liquid to about half.
- Add chicken broth.
- Remove artichokes from water bowl and add to skillet.
- Cover pan and heat on medium low for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until artichokes are tender.
- Garnishing Skillet Artichokes
- Stir in tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Mix well before serving and top with chopped fresh parsley.
- Need more options over tomatoes? Try Kalamata olives, cooked mushrooms or add a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 921mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g