BRAISED BABY ARTICHOKES WITH FAVA BEANS AND SPRING ONIONS

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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.

Emefa Beauty
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The artichokes are always tender and the sauce is flavorful.


CAROL “Mamadukes” Camp
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up spring vegetables and it's so flavorful.


Carson Persinger
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This dish is perfect for a spring dinner party. It's light and refreshing and it's sure to impress your guests.


Suan Shrestha
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I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it. It's a great meatless meal.


Najmun Naher
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This dish is a great way to get your vegetables in. The artichokes are packed with fiber and the fava beans are a good source of protein.


Maganda Johnbosco
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful.


Aviwe Limba
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This dish is a great way to use up spring vegetables. The artichokes, fava beans, and spring onions are all in season right now and they pair together perfectly.


Ken Pena
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The artichokes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Shani Jadoo
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This is a great recipe! The artichokes were so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaan Gual
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The artichokes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathinkerz Abraham
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The artichokes were tender and flavorful, and the fava beans and spring onions added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.