Artichokes in Tarragon-Cumin Vinaigrette

Name: Artichokes in Tarragon-Cumin Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 artichokes (each about 3 1/2 in. wide); 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 Tbsp cumin seed; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 Tbsps minced fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 clove garlic, peeled and pressed or minced; 2 Tbsps About extra-virgin olive oil; 59 milliliters chopped red onion; 3 Tbsps rice vinegar; 6 servings Salt

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Artichokes in Tarragon-Cumin Vinaigrette a try. This gluten free, primal, and vegan recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 88 calories. Head to the store and pick up dijon mustard, peppercorns, cumin seed, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Pour about 3 quarts water into a 6- to 8-quart pan.

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Add 3 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon olive oil, cumin seed, and peppercorns. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Meanwhile, slice off and discard about 1 inch from tops of artichokes. Pull off and discard small outer leaves from bases of artichokes. With scissors, cut off and discard remaining thorny tips from outer leaves. Trim and discard discolored stem ends, and peel stems.

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Cut artichokes in half lengthwise and rinse well.

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Add the artichokes to boiling water. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer until the artichoke bottoms are tender when pierced with a fork, 14 to 18 minutes.

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With a slotted spoon, lift artichokes from pan and set on a rimmed plate.

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Pour cooking liquid through a strainer into a deep bowl. Reserve spice mixture; discard all but 1 1/3 cups of the cooking liquid.

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Add spice mixture, 1/3 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, tarragon, mustard, and garlic to cooking liquid in bowl.

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If desired, scoop out and discard fuzzy artichoke centers.

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Add artichokes to bowl; mix to coat well, and add salt to taste. Turn occasionally for at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 1 day, turning occasionally.

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