April 4, 2013
Artichokes are one of spring's pleasures. They can be grilled, steamed, and roasted. They are lovely in pasta, atop pizza, a just darn good on their own. This easy Italian steamed artichokes recipe highlights the flavor of this seasonal vegetable.
Ingredients:
1 large Artichoke (about 1 pound)
1 Garlic Clove, sliced thin
1 Bay Leaf
1/4 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
Directions:
Snip the thorns off the artichoke leaves. Place the garlic slices inside the leaves throughout the artichoke. Put the artichoke into a medium-size saucepan. Add water to come halfway up the artichoke.
Put the bay leaf in the water.
Crush the coriander seeds, oregano and basil together; sprinkle on top of the artichoke.
Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the leaves pull off easily.
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