Artichokes and Spinach au Gratin

Name: Artichokes and Spinach au Gratin
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 artichokes (4 to 4 1/2 in. wide) or 2 packages (9 oz. each) frozen artichoke hearts; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoons coarsely crushed black peppercorns; 177 milliliters shredded gruyère or Swiss cheese

Artichokes and Spinach au Gratin might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 101 calories, 4g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have swiss cheese, coriander seed, basil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse and drain fresh artichokes. Trim leaves off just above artichoke bottoms. Discard leaves or save to cook separately.

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Artichoke Bottoms

Artichoke

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring 1 1/2 quarts water, thyme, coriander, basil, and peppercorns to a boil.

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Peppercorns

Coriander

Basil

Thyme

Water

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Frying Pan

Add fresh artichoke bottoms, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until bottoms are tender when pierced, about 30 minutes. (Or add frozen artichoke hearts and simmer until thawed and seasoned, about 10 minutes.)

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Artichoke Bottoms

Drain artichokes. Trim coarse fibers from artichoke bottoms, break off remaining leaves, and scoop out and discard fuzzy centers.

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Artichoke Bottoms

Artichoke

Place artichokes in a shallow 8- or 9-inch-wide casserole; turn bottoms cup side up. Cover artichokes with spinach filling and sprinkle with cheese.

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Artichoke

Spinach