Artichoke hearts are a versatile and healthy ingredient that can be used to add Mediterranean flair and beneficial nutrients to anything from stews to salads. Available fresh, canned, marinated and frozen, the unlikely success of this off-putting vegetable was no doubt due to its incredible heart—the soft, smooth, slightly sweet, hidden core. Artichoke hearts have been used in various preparations for centuries—such as, braised with herbs, or cooked in broth, and served with butter or olive oil and lemon.
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