Artichoke Sauce With Mushrooms And Greens Recipe
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 c. Onion, chopped
- 3/4 lb Mushroom, sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Dry thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dry sage
- 1/2 lb Kale or possibly collard greens, stemmed and minced
- 4 lrg Clov garlic, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. Vegetable broth or possibly water, or possibly for a zippier taste, white wine
- 1 Tbsp. Unbleached white flour
- 2 x 6 ounce. jars marinated artichoke hearts or possibly crowns Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
- 6 x Leaves fresh basil
- 3 Tbsp. Lowfat milk or possibly cream, optional
Directions
- 1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large, deep skillet or possibly Dutch oven. Add in the onion and saute/fry for about 2 min over medium heat.
- 2. Add in the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme and sage.
- 3. Stir and cook over medium heat for about 5 min, then add in the greens, garlic, and remaining salt.
- 4. Stir, cover, and cook another 5 min over medium heat.
- 5. Add in the broth, water, or possibly wine, and wait till it bubbles. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring as you sprinkle.
- 6. Cook uncovered for another minute or possibly two, stiring constantly. The liquid will thicken.
- 7. Cut the artichokes into bite sized pcs. Add in these to the skillet, along with all the liquid from the jars.
- 8. Grind in some black pepper, stir in the basil, and if you like, stir in the lowfat milk or possibly cream. Remove from heat and serve.
- NOTES : serve this luxurious sauce over pasta, plain cooked rice, or possibly baked potatoes.
- Note: Use any kind of leafy green in addition to (or possibly in place of) kale or possibly collard greens. (Try spinach, escarole or possibly chard.)
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
---|---|
Serving Size 177g | |
Recipe makes 5 servings | |
Calories 89 | |
Calories from Fat 29 | 33% |
Total Fat 3.36g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 0.53g | 2% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 782mg | 33% |
Potassium 472mg | 13% |
Total Carbs 12.79g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 14% |
Sugars 3.16g | 2% |
Protein 4.55g | 7% |