These tasty artichokes can be served as a side or a vegetarian main dish.
How To Make Artichokes Braised With Sugar Snap Peas
The snap peas mixed with lemon juice and butter makes the whole recipe a tasty and irresistible meal for dinner and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- ¾ lb baby artichokes
- 12 green onions , white part only, roots removed , in one piece
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup water
- ¼ lb sugar snap peas, stringed
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp parsley, minced
- 1 tsp tarragon leaves
Instructions
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Trim the artichokes.
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If using mediums, quarter them lengthwise.
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Place them in a bowl of acidulated water to prevent discoloration.
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Cook the artichokes, green onions, butter, salt, and water over medium heat in a large covered skillet until the artichokes are tender for about 15 minutes.
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Shake the pan from time to time to stir.
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If necessary, add a little more water to keep the bottom covered.
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When the artichokes are easily pierced with a knife, remove the lid and add the sugar snap peas.
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Cover and cook until the peas are just tender for about 3 minutes.
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Remove the lid, raise the heat to high, and cook, stirring until only a thin coating of liquid remains on the bottom of the pan for about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and tarragon then heat through.
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Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 4g
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- Calcium: 87mg
- Calories: 120kcal
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 6g
- Iron: 3mg
- Potassium: 214mg
- Protein: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 426mg
- Vitamin A: 2054IU
- Vitamin C: 32mg
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