Artichoke Spread Recipe

Name: Artichoke Spread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lrg Artichokes; 2 c. Water; 1 x Lemon, juice only; 2 c. Vegetable or possibly chicken stock; 1 x Bay leaf; 2 x Garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 x Shallot, finely minced; 1 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme (or possibly 1 tsp. dry thyme); 1 x Lemon, zest only Salt and freshly grnd black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Remove and throw away all but the tenderest inner leaves from the artichokes.
2
Cut artichoke into quarters and remove the fuzz choke.
3
Chop the hearts into 1/4-inch dice and place in water mixed with the lemon juice to vent discoloration.
4
Drain.
5
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan.
6
Add in the garlic, shallots and artichokes and saute/fry a few min.
7
Add in the stock and bay leaf.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer till the artichokes are tender, 10 to 15 min.
9
Drain, reserving the liquid.
10
Remove and throw away the bay leaf,
11
Place artichokes, garlic, shallot, lemon zest and thyme in a food processor.
12
Puree to a smooth paste, adding reserved cooking liquid as necessary to make a spreadable consistency.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Cover and chill.
15
Yields 1 c..

324

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lrg Artichokes, 2 c. Water, 1 x Lemon, juice only, 2 c. Vegetable or possibly chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Artichoke Spread Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!