Best 4 Stewed Baby Artichokes With Fava Beans Recipes

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Stewed baby artichokes with fava beans is a classic Italian dish bursting with flavors and textures. This delightful dish is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients and a testament to the culinary artistry of Italy. Discover the best recipe to create this delectable dish, from choosing the freshest artichokes and fava beans to mastering the delicate balance of flavors. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting your culinary journey, follow our guide to create a stunning dish that will impress your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Italy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE AND FRESH FAVA STEW



Mediterranean Artichoke and Fresh Fava Stew image

Favas, artichokes, spring onions and green garlic are all fleetingly in season at the same time. Here's a way to use them all together. This dish is based on a Greek olive oil recipe, meaning that the vegetables are traditionally stewed in two or three times as much oil as I use here. I substitute water for some of the oil.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 baby artichokes, trimmed
2 lemons
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch of spring onions, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced, or 1 bulb of green garlic, skinned and minced
3 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled and skinned
1/4 cup chopped fresh fennel or dill
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim the artichokes, cut in half and immediately submerge in a bowl of water acidulated with the juice of 1/2 lemon.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy casserole or Dutch oven. Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until tender, about three minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for a minute until fragrant. Drain the artichokes, and add the skinned fava beans, the fennel or dill, and the juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons) and the remaining olive oil. Add enough water to just cover everything, and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the broth fragrant.
  • Turn the heat to high, and reduce the liquid in the pan by about a third. Stir in a generous amount of freshly ground pepper. Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 35 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1351 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

BRAISED BABY ARTICHOKES WITH FAVA BEANS AND SPRING ONIONS



Braised Baby Artichokes with Fava Beans and Spring Onions image

Fresh baby artichokes are much easier to prepare than larger ones, as they have no fuzzy chokes to remove. Pair with fava beans and green onions for a light spring lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt, to taste
2 cups fava beans (from 1 1/2 pounds of pods)
20 baby spring onions or pearl onions
2 lemons
24 baby artichokes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans, and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, plunge beans into ice water. Drain well. Keep water boiling, and refill bowl with ice water. Repeat with onions. Peel beans and onions.
  • Fill a large bowl with water and juice of 1/2 lemon. Remove tough outer leaves of artichokes. Trim tops and stems. Cut in half lengthwise, and transfer to lemon water to prevent discoloration.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain artichokes, and add to skillet along with onions, stock, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cover with a piece of parchment paper, then with a lid. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until artichokes and onions are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Add fava beans, and cook, uncovered, until tender and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Swirl in remaining tablespoon butter until melted. Squeeze juice from remaining 1 1/2 lemons over the top. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

STEWED BABY ARTICHOKES WITH FAVA BEANS AND PEAS



Stewed Baby Artichokes with Fava Beans and Peas image

Categories     Sauce     Bean     Stew     Artichoke     Pea     Spring

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 spring onions, trimmed and quartered, or 12 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2- or 3-inch lengths
4 to 8 baby artichokes, trimmed of any hard parts and cut into quarters or eighths
1 cup fresh small fava or lima beans
1 cup shelled fresh peas
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160), or as needed
1 fresh tarragon sprig, optional

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a large skillet or flameproof casserole with a lid over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 5 to 10 minutes; do not let the onions brown. One at a time, add the remaining vegetables; in each instance, cook, stirring, for about a minute. Add some salt and pepper, the stock, and, if you're using it, the tarragon. Turn the heat to low, cover, and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers gently.
  • Cook, uncovering and stirring every 10 minutes or so and adding a little more liquid if needed, until the vegetables are completely tender, at least 30 minutes more but quite likely 45. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve hot or at room temperature.

STEWED BABY ARTICHOKES WITH FAVA BEANS



Stewed Baby Artichokes with Fava Beans image

Frozen lima beans may be substituted for fava beans; start with the second step.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shelled
4 cups water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus a lemon half for rubbing the cut artichokes
2 1/4 pounds (about 24) baby artichokes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the fava beans; blanch 30 seconds. Remove from water; place in the ice bath until cool. Peel the outer skin from the beans; set aside.
  • Place 4 cups water in a large bowl; add the lemon juice; set aside. Remove the tough outer leaves from the artichokes; cut 1 inch from the tip of each artichoke. Trim and peel the stem of each; rub all over with the lemon half. Place in the lemon water.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the artichokes, 1 cup lemon water, thyme, and parsley; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover; simmer until the artichokes are tender, about 14 minutes.
  • Add the fava beans. Cook until the beans are tender, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot or at room temperature.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 197
  • Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Carbohydrate: 39g
  • Sodium: 544mg
  • Protein: 15g
  • Fiber: 9g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest baby artichokes and fava beans. Look for artichokes that are small and firm, with tightly closed leaves. The fava beans should be plump and bright green.
  • Trim the artichokes properly. Cut off the stem and the tough outer leaves, leaving only the tender inner leaves. Use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy choke from the center of the artichoke.
  • Blanch the artichokes before cooking. This will help to remove any bitterness and make them more tender. To blanch the artichokes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the artichokes and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are bright green. Remove the artichokes from the pot and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the dish. This recipe uses garlic, onion, thyme, and oregano, but you can also add other herbs and spices that you like, such as rosemary, marjoram, or basil.
  • Cook the dish until the artichokes and fava beans are tender. This will take about 30 minutes. You can check the tenderness of the artichokes by piercing them with a fork. The artichokes are done when the fork easily pierces through the leaves.

Conclusion:

This stewed baby artichokes with fava beans recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a spring or summer meal. The artichokes and fava beans are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce, and the dish is finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This dish is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of the season.

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