Go Beyond a Dip: 11 Artichoke Recipes to Make With Our Favorite Tender-But-Tough Veggie (2024)

Despite their somewhat intimidatingappearance, artichokes aredelicious—plain and simple. After a little prep work and a little more time cooking, you would not believe how tender this tough veggiecan be and now that grilling season is upon us, you’ll want to be sure to add these artichoke recipes to your BBQ menu.

If you’ve always been too hesitant to tossa fresh artichoke into your shopping basket at the grocery store, fear no more!We’ve rounded up 11 of thebest artichoke recipes for you to get familiar with the veggie—from hot-off-the-grill chokes with fresh aioli to savory artichoke heart pasta dishes, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.

featured image from Renée Kemps
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Open-Faced Lemon Pepper Artichoke and Arugula Sandwiches from Veggie and The Beast

There’s nothing quite like a fresh sandwich for lunch especially when it’s drizzled in balsamic! This has a little bit of prep work to prepare the lemon-pepper artichoke but it’s so worth it.Go Beyond a Dip: 11 Artichoke Recipes to Make With Our Favorite Tender-But-Tough Veggie (2)
Spinach Artichoke Quiche Cups by Gimme Some Oven

Now, here’s a recipe to fuel the entire family and a great way to disguise your greens for fussy eaters.
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Grilled Artichokes With Lemon Garlic Aioli from Camille Styles

We can’t imagine a better friendship than grilled artichokes and aioli: we’ll wait…
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Vegan Artichoke Olive Tapenade from Keepin’ It Kind

Prep this tapenade on the weekend and eat it all week. Yum!
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Creamy Artichoke, Leek, and White Bean Hummus by Blissful Basil

Okay, we couldn’t compile a list of artichoke recipes without including a dip. This one is super creamy with the added protein of white beans and a twist of lemon.
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Turnip Pesto Pasta with Artichoke Hearts and Kale from The Roasted Root

Yes, artichoke hearts are the secret to dialing up your pesto from pretty good to next level. Try it! You won’t be disappointed.
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Spinach Artichoke and Brie Crepes With Sweet Honey Sauce from Half Baked Harvest

If you’re looking for some simple ways to upgrade your work lunch then look no further. Tieghan from Half Baked Harvest knows how to turn vegetables into next-level comfort food.
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Garlic and Lemon Roasted Artichoke With Almonds and Basil from Renée Kemps

This would be the perfect entree for a family gathering or dinner party (when we can safely have those again) as you can cook multiple artichokes at once and you don’t need to worry about the salad going cold – haha!
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Artichoke Chive Pesto from Cali Zona

Pesto isn’t just for pasta—spread this delicious mix onto sandwiches or on top of eggs for a seasonal twist that is sure to delight the tastebuds every time.
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Spinach, Artichoke and Caramelized Leek Tart by Savory Simple

You really can’t beat a tart. They’re delicious – period. But this recipe will be a guaranteed crowdpleaser.
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Panzanella with Artichokes and Olives from KitchenConfidante

If you’ve never had (or heard of) Panzanella then click through to KitchenConfidante stat and make this delicious artichoke recipe this week.

Comments (2)

  1. Gregory Ruffa says:

    July 19, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    This is an old recipe from Italy. Select a few well rounded artichokes and clip off all of the leave about halfway down,
    and trim off the stem to leave the bottom flat. Mix into a large bowl, a generous amount of bread crumbs, 2 eggs, chopped parsley 2 or 3 garlic cloves and a pinch of salt & pepper to create paste like mixture. Using a spatula put a generous amount on the tip,
    pull back the leaf and push the slurry in fairly deep. When all are filled, open the center and pour in a table spoon of olive
    oil, remove the pit from a black Italian wrinkled olive and some chopped garlic, place deep down the center of the stuffed artichokes, Place them into pot or pan with about one inch of water. Cover and place in the 350° oven. Thirty minutes could make the center soft and tender. This is a family delight and prepared when fresh Artichokes are available.

    TIP: Serve and instruct family or guests to pull off each leaf and place between the teeth an scrape off the stuffing and some
    to the tender part of the leaf in one delicious stroke, do not chew the leaf. When the center is reached, pull off the hairlike center until the center prize is reached. The center core is cleaned of the hanging on fragments and taste the most delicious center. MMMmmmm.

    One of my relatives did not quite have the right idea of eating off the stuffing from the leaves. He was kissing them and
    placing them on the plate uneaten but well kissed.

    Reply

  2. graciousstore says:

    July 19, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    That dish looks delicious

    Reply

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Go Beyond a Dip: 11 Artichoke Recipes to Make With Our Favorite Tender-But-Tough Veggie (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for marinated artichoke hearts? ›

The best substitute for artichoke hearts. Chayote marinated with garlic, coriander, bay or curry leaves, and mellow fruity vinegar. Homemade and economical.

What is the closest relative to the artichoke? ›

Aristotle called the artichoke a "cactus," but it wasn't a case of ancient Greek botany gone wrong. Back then, the word for an artichoke--or at least its closest relative, a kind of wild artichoke that's now called a "cardoon"--was kaktos.

What root vegetable tastes like an artichoke? ›

With more names than the devil, sunchokes/Jerusalem artichokes/sunroots can intimidate those unfamiliar the scraggly root vegetable. It looks like ginger, cooks like a potato, but tastes like an artichoke.

Do I need to rinse canned artichoke hearts? ›

Before you add them to any recipe, make sure to rinse off the salt and drain them well.

Are jarred marinated artichoke hearts good for you? ›

It doesn't matter how you find 'em--frozen, canned, bottled, marinated or discovered at the center of the beautiful fresh vegetable--artichoke hearts have amazing flavor and boast some serious nutrients. First, they're loaded with potassium, a mineral that helps maintain normal heart rhythm and controls blood pressure.

Are marinated artichokes good for your liver? ›

Artichokes contain many nutrients and may offer potential health benefits, including liver health support, blood pressure regulation, and improved fiber and vitamin intake. Very few risks are associated withIeating artichokes, with the exception of potential allergic reactions or FODMAP sensitivity for people with IBS.

Why do you soak artichokes in water? ›

If your artichokes are going to sit out for more than a few minutes before cooking, submerge them in a large bowl of acidulated water (water plus the juice of one lemon) to keep them from oxidizing.

Why do you soak artichokes in lemon water? ›

It's believed that to keep artichokes from darkening, they must be stored in lemon water as soon as they are cut and then also cooked in lemon water.

Why are my artichokes so tough? ›

Cooking artichokes for the wrong amount of time

An artichoke's taste and texture will be off if it is undercooked or overcooked. When undercooked, the leaves will not peel off easily, and the flesh at the end of them will be too tough to enjoy. Similarly, an undercooked artichoke heart is not very enjoyable.

What not to eat on an artichoke? ›

Pull off and eat the individual petals from the cooked artichoke, marking your way down to the heart of the artichoke. 4. When you get to the heart of the artichoke, you will notice the fuzzy hair layer referred to as the "choke". This part of the artichoke is not edible.

What organ is artichoke good for? ›

Liver Health

A few small studies have shown that artichoke can improve liver function for people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

How many artichokes should I eat a day? ›

When giving a number of recommended artichokes, we could say that there is no exact number. Still, eating about 2 or 3 servings per week is recommended to leave room for other very beneficial foods that will provide other much-needed nutrients.

Are there 2 types of artichokes? ›

It's hard to imagine who first decided to eat one of these big flower buds, but whoever it was had a stroke of genius. The tender choke and the sweet, delicate ends of the leaves negate their ties to weedy thistles and provide endless recipes. There are both elongated and globe types of artichoke.

What is the exotic fruit that looks like an artichoke? ›

What does cherimoya look like? The fruit is large, grapefruit-sized, oval-shaped, and green. Its scaly, inedible skin texture resembles that of an artichoke.

What is the fruit that tastes like an artichoke? ›

This strange looking fruit is called cherimoya, and is related to the Custard-apple.

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