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Ingredients
Grilled Baby Artichokes
- Ingredients
- 12 small Artichoke
- lemon juice (for drizzling)
- Sea salt
- peppers
- 4 fresh garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsps olive oil
Rinse the artichokes, leaving part of the stem and peel the stem. Cut off the sharp tops of the leaves. Cut the trimmed artichokes lengthwise and sprinkle immediately with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and grill on both sides for about 2 minutes each (alternatively, cook in a pan with a little olive oil).
Press the garlic and add to olive oil. Mix the grilled artichokes with the oil, infuse for about 10 minutes and serve.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 273 cal. | (13 %) | ||
| Protein | 22 g | (22 %) | ||
| Fat | 9 g | (8 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 25 g | (17 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 97.2 g | (324 %) |
Healthy, because
Artichokes owe their unmistakable, tangy aroma to the bitter substance cynarin. Cynarin helps to lower cholesterol levels, supports the liver in its detoxification work, and activates the flow of bile, while other artichoke elements are beneficial for the eyes.
Even smarter
Add herbs to spice up the flavors or add a dip on the side!