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April 17, 2007
In Season: Artichokes
Right now is peak season for a delicious yet sometimes confusing vegetable: the artichoke. Here are a few tips for choosing and cooking artichokes:
* Buy artichokes that are heavy, have a tight leaf formation and a dark green color. Artichokes that look dry aren't your best bet.
* Store artichokes in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to three days.
* Like all produce, wash them before eating.
* After cooking the artichoke, break off the leaves one at a time. Pull the leaf through your teeth to remove the soft portion and throw away the rest of the leaf. The soft base can be enjoyed as well.
If preparing and eating whole artichokes seems difficult, canned artichokes (not packed in oil) are a delicious addition to pastas, salads and dips. Artichokes are high in potassium, low in calories, fat-free and contain some folate, magnesium, fiber and vitamin C.
Posted by Lisa at April 17, 2007 02:49 PM
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