Tuscan Artichoke Rounds Recipes

TUSCAN ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients: in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together all of vinaigrette ingredients together. Season with generous pinch of salt & black pepper to taste.
• Toss salad with dressing: in a large bowl, arrange all of chopped vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss until coated, taste and adjust seasoning if needed and enjoy!

TUSCAN TOMATO ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add artichoke hearts, tomatoes, vegetable broth, roasted bell peppers, basil, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer artichokes, tomatoes, and roasted bell peppers to a blender using a slotted spoon; puree until smooth.
• Stir half-and-half into the broth mixture in the pot. Add pureed artichoke mixture; stir slowly until blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.

TUSCAN ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Cut artichoke hearts in half, if desired.
• Combine all ingredients, except cheese, and toss gently to coat pasta.
• Sprinkle cheese on top and serve either warm or room temperature, your choice.

TUSCAN-STYLE ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cut each artichoke into quarters lengthwise, dropping them immediately into a bowl of water with the juice of 1 lemon, to avoid discoloring. With a small, sharp knife, scoop out and discard the hairy choke.
• In a large saute pan, mix the olive oil, vinegar, wine, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Arrange the artichoke quarters in one layer, with one cut side facing down, in the saute pan. Place the pan on a burner and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat for about 30 seconds. Then place the pan in the oven and roast the artichokes, turning once so that the other cut sides face down, until golden brown and barely tender, about 15 minutes total.
• The artichoke quarters may be prepared to this point several hours ahead and set aside at room temperature.
• Pick up the artichoke quarters (with tongs, if hot) and allow any excess oil to drip away. Grill the artichokes directly over high heat, turning occasionally, until they are nicely browned, 4-5 minutes.
• Serve warm.

TUSCAN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic and salt; stir and blend in artichoke hearts and olives.
• Add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives; gently mix together.
• Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavors; serve.

TUSCAN ARTICHOKE ROUNDS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook artichoke hearts according to package directions. Drain on paper towels. Place each heart, cut side up, on a melba toast and place on a baking sheet. Stir together butter, garlic salt, and pepper; drizzle evenly onto artichokes. Top with Parmesan cheese and bits of sun-dried tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, in a 350o oven for 10 minutes. Serves 24.