One food that we're especially excited about this Spring is the artichoke. Besides tasting great, it's also pretty great for you — one medium artichoke contains important minerals like iron and calcium, along with over 20 percent of your daily fiber needs, which may help the body burn more fat. From salads to pastas and morning scrambles, here's what healthy artichoke dishes we'll be cooking up this Spring.
Artichokes pair especially well with capers, and the combo works even better when tossed into a pasta. Make a bowl of healthy whole-wheat pasta with chicken, capers, and artichokes, a fast and easy dinner that should take less than 20 minutes to cook.
Artichokes for breakfast? You betcha. This inventive scramble is a protein-packed version of classic artichoke dip and tastes just as delicious alongside some crusty bread.
Talk about Spring medley. This bright and flavorful toast recipe is great for a snack or appetizer. It's packed with protein, fresh herbs, and of course artichokes.
For a real flavor explosion, try this simple recipe for roasted baby artichokes. The spices shine in this dish, and the tangy dip adds another level of flavor dimension. If mayo isn't your thing, you can easily swap it out for Greek yogurt.
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For your next lunch, make a big bowl of bright Spring flavors. Our artichoke and mushroom salad offers loads of health benefits, including fiber and B vitamins. The recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights, too.
Leave it to chef Angela Liddon of Oh She Glows to come up with a delicious spinach artichoke dip that is vegan and soy-free. It can also be made gluten-free if you use GF breadcrumbs.
We love baby artichokes because they're so tender and quite often easier to work with. Summer Tomato's recipe for pan-roasted artichokes with pistachios and black quinoa is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's also pretty darn healthy!