ARTICHAUTS VINAIGRETTE (ARTICHOKES WITH FRENCH VINAIGRETTE)

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This is a very popular dish in France. Artichokes are steamed or boiled in salted water and simply served with a homemade vinaigrette. Prepared this way, you get to really enjoy their flavor. A delicious dish and so easy to prepare. When you get to the heart of the artichoke, remove the hair and fill the cavity with vinaigrette... it's like finding treasure after a long quest.

Provided by annef

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 fresh artichokes, stems and tough outer leaves removed
¼ cup vinegar
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Simmer artichokes in the boiling water until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream until vinaigrette is blended.
  • Start by eating the artichoke leaves dipped in the vinaigrette. Discard small leaves and gently scrape fuzzy choke from the hearts. Fill the hearts with vinaigrette and slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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