The recipe for artichoke cream to spread on bread or season pasta at no cost, because it is prepared with the waste leaves that are usually thrown away
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The recipe cream of artichokes to spread on bread or used to dress pasta at no cost, because it is prepared with the waste leaves that are usually thrown away. A simple and delicious way to reduce food waste and save money.
Artichokes are vegetables rich in iron, vitamins, fibers and mineral salts and also have purifying and antioxidant properties; they can be eaten both cooked and raw and are also used to prepare herbal remedies. Before being consumed, however, the artichokes are cleaned, but often the waste is greater than the yield. From the removed leaves, however, it is possible to obtain a tasty and soft sauce on the palate. Here's how to do it.
Ingredients
- 320 of artichoke leaves
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of curry
- Salt to taste
- Preparation Time:
30 minutes - Cooking time:
45 minutes - Rest time:
- - Dose:
4 people to - difficulty:
low
How to prepare the artichoke cream: procedure
- lavare carefully the leaves of the artichokes,
- put them in a pot full of water together with peeled garlic,
- add also curry and bring to a boil,
- cook for about forty-five minutes, season with salt and when cooked remove from heat.
- To pass the leaves with a vegetable mill with large holes and collect the puree in a bowl and remove the waste, it is recommended to use an immersion robot because the waste filaments would remain in the cream.
- Once ready, the artichoke cream can be used immediately.
How to store the artichoke cream:
The artichoke cream can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days as long as it is placed in special airtight containers.
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