Creamy Baby Artichokes

Remember this elegant side dish when serving a simply prepared meat such as grilled flank steak or broiled fish.


Creamy Baby Artichokes


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Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  tablespoon  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 8    baby artichokes (about 1 pound)On Sale
  • 1    onion, cut into thin wedgesOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  margarine or butterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  reduced-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  whipping creamOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  Dijon-style mustardOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepperOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh dillOn Sale
  • 1  cup  waterOn Sale
  •     Fresh dill sprigs (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a bowl combine the water and lemon juice; set aside.
2.
Remove tough outer green leaves from baby artichokes, leaving the inner, greenish yellow leaves intact. Snip off about 1 inch from the leaf tops, cutting where the green meets the yellow. Trim the artichoke stems. Quarter the artichokes lengthwise and place in the bowl of lemon water; set aside.
3.
In a medium skillet cook onion wedges in hot margarine or butter until tender. Drain baby artichokes. Add artichokes, chicken broth, and wine to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until artichokes are tender.
4.
Remove the artichokes with a slotted spoon; set aside. Boil cooking liquid, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1/3 cup. Stir in the cream, mustard, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Return artichokes to skillet; heat through, spooning sauce over artichokes. Sprinkle fresh dill atop. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs, if desired. Makes 4 side-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 157, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 427 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 12%, Vitamin C 19%, Calcium 5%, Iron 95%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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