Artichokes with Savory Sauce

The warming and flavorful red sauce combines the sweetness of carrots and beets with fresh garden herbs. Enjoy it atop artichokes or as a substitute for tomato sauce in Italian recipes. Artichokes may be prepared several hours or even a day ahead; refrigerate and reheat in a 350° oven prior to serving (place in a shallow glass baking dish with a cup of water and cover with foil; heat for 15 minutes).

Artichokes with Savory Sauce

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6 people

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Ingredients

• 3 fresh whole artichokes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• SAVORY SAUCE
• 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
• 2 cups peeled and diced carrots about 3 large carrots
• 1/2 small onion, minced about 1/2 cup
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 cup cooked, diced beet fresh or canned
• 1 tablespoon liquid aminos or soy sauce
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Ingredients 3 fresh whole artichokes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup dry white wine SAVORY SAUCE 1 tablespoon ghee or butter 2 cups peeled and diced carrots about 3 large carrots 1/2 small onion, minced about 1/2 cup 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water 1/2 cup cooked, diced beet fresh or canned 1 tablespoon liquid aminos or soy sauce 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Pinch of black pepper

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Instructions

1. Trim artichokes, removing stalks and tough outer leaves; level bottoms. Cut 1/4 inch off tops. Using kitchen scissors, snip off sharp tips of remaining leaves. Cover the bottom of a large pot with olive oil and garlic; heat to medium. Place artichokes in a single layer in the pot, hearts down, and brown the bottoms.
2. Add water or broth and wine to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until leaves pull away easily and are tender to eat.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Melt ghee or butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add carrots, onion, and garlic. Cover and sauté until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add broth or water, beet, liquid aminos or soy sauce, yogurt, oregano, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Purée until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. (Sauce may be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving.)
4. Carefully drain artichokes. Using a sharp knife, slit artichoke bottoms in half crosswise. (Do not try to slice through the leaves.) Gently pull each artichoke in half. Using a spoon, scoop out the fuzzy thistle just above each artichoke heart and discard.
5. Fill each artichoke half with 2 tablespoons warm sauce. Serve additional sauce on the side.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Artichokes with Savory Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69

% Daily Value*

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 152mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Protein 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING (1/2 artichoke with 2 tablespoons sauce): 69 cal, 35% fat cal, 3g fat, 1g sat fat, 1mg chol, 3g protein, 10g carb, 5g fiber, 152mg sodium