

Information on this site is believed to be accurate, but is solely informational and educational and is in no way If you believe you have a health problem,Ĭonsult your physician. None of the content of this site is intended to treat any disease or medical condition. This website is intended to serve as a guide to great-tasting, low-carbohydrate cooking. Nourished: A Cookbook for Health, Weight Loss and Metabolic Balance.The baby ones, which sprout where the leaf meets the stalk, are the last to be harvested. Medium-sized ones, about 7 ounces, come from the side of the plant and ripen a week or so later. Large ones, weighing about 10 ounces, come from the top. Different sized artichokes come from different parts of the plant. If using Kirkland jarred hearts, any fibers in the choke will be crisp and edible so they don’t have to be removed either.Īrtichokes are the flower buds of a thistle. I let them air-dry, uncovered, in the refrigerator overnight before frying them.īaby artichokes do not have a fuzzy choke that needs to be removed. You have to buy two jars, but once you’ve tried them, you will be glad you have a lot of them! Each jar should make enough for 4 to 6 servings. They are bigger than the ones in cans and they are not pre-sliced, but they are perfect for this recipe. *My local Costco store sells large jars of Kirkland artichoke hearts packed in brine.
