Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Recipes We Love: Artichoke Puree

Inspired From the 7Gen Blog by Robin

Artichokes were born in the Nile Valley and came to the U.S. in the 19th Century. Researchers say that the blossom of this thistle plant can be good for your heart, and offer a great source of fiber, magnesium, folic acid, and vitamin C.

Here's the quick, no-cook recipe for Artichoke Puree:

Ingredients:
1 14 oz jar of Cara Mia Artichoke hearts in water
2 teaspoons good olive oil
1 clove of garlic, crushed, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Squeeze out extra water and put artichokes and other ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
Serve as an appetizer or side dish.

We love this on crackers or a nice crusty bread.

1 comments:

Artichoke Puree said...

I really love it!!! Artichokes are my favorite vegs for puree.

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Cara Mia
Cara Mia brand was started by an artichoke grower co-op in 1955, in the “artichoke capital” of the world, Castroville, CA. The co-op opened as a freezer operator with the intent of providing consumers another means to enjoy the edible thistle all year around. The venture proved so successful that a marinating line was added in 1958. Soon sales of the marinated produce far surpassed the frozen line as consumers enjoyed the proprietary marinade that dressed the tender leaves. The Borges Group acquired Cara Mia and its proprietary spice mix/marinade recipe in 2001. Today Cara Mia is the #1 selling brand of marinated artichokes. Look for them, and the other Cara Mia marinated vegetable items, in the Produce Dept.
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