ROASTED ARTICHOKES
with a garlic & basil dipping sauce
Roasting artichokes is a quick and easy way to enjoy this flower! Artichokes are extremely high in antioxidants, fibre, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium and folate. Enjoy dipping each leave into a creamy roasted garlic and basil dipping sauce.
5 Facts about globe artichokes
Artichokes are extremely high in antioxidants such as cynarin and silymarin, beta carotene, quercetin, lutein, rutin and gallic acid. These all help to detoxify, reduce inflammation, aid in eye health and protect against a wide range of chronic illnesses.
Artichokes are actually a very tall purple thistle like flower that we eat before it blooms.
Artichokes help with detoxification, regeneration and protection of the liver as well as aid the gallbladder to produce more bile
Artichokes are high in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, B-vitamins, vitamin C and vitamin K, to name only a few of their nutrients.
One medium size artichoke can have 3-4 grams of fibre. That is equivalent to about 6-7 prunes! This can help regulate blood sugar and insulin levels and provide you with energy.