Heart Smart Artichokes

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Heart Smart Artichokes are tender, flavorful, low-fat, and low-calorie, featuring fresh lemon, onion, and bay leaves for a healthy and satisfying dish suitable for all occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 8 artichokes, cleaned and left whole
  • 2 lemons, cut into wedges
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 6 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Squeeze lemon juice into a large pot of cold water.
  2. Add lemon wedges, artichokes, onion, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the artichokes are tender.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying a low-fat and flavorful dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

185 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.1g 8% DV
Total Fat 5.9g 8% DV
Carbs 36.4g 13% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9863.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 417.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 14.5mg 16% DV
Calcium 243.8mg 19% DV
Iron 13.3mg 74% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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