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artichokes with vinaigrette

Artichokes with Dijon Mustard vinaigrette

The classic way to serve artichokes is steamed or boiled with a mustard vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetisers & Starters
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 227 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Large cooking pot
Large cooking pot
Whisk
Whisk
Mixing bowls
Mixing bowls

Ingredients
 
 

For the vinaigrette

Instructions
 

Prepare the artichokes

  • Bring a large amount of salted water to the boil with a slice of lemon. Break the stems of the artichokes, cut off the top leaves (optional) and use scissors to cut the pointed outer petals.
    clean artichokes
  • Rub the artichoke with the lemon to prevent oxidation.
    rub artichoke with lemon
  • Boil the artichoke for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size) until the heart is tender. When ready, remove the artichokes and place them upside down on a wire rack to cool.
    boil artichokes

Prepare the vinaigrette

  • Whisk together the Dijon mustard with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk the oil into the mustard mixture as you would make a mayonnaise. Season to taste.
    whisk the vinaigrette
  • Use your finger to gently open the inner petals of the artichoke and remove the ‘hairy’ centre. Pour the vinaigrette in the centre and serve.
    artichoke with vinaigrette

Notes

  • Keep the artichoke stems for another recipe such as cream soup or cream sauce.

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 25gSodium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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