Braised Artichokes with Ham and Green Garlic; purple artichokes Recipe
Ingredients
- Braised Artichokes with Ham and Green Garlic
- 5 small artichokes
- 6 green garlic, sliced, including green tops
- 2 slices dry-cured ham, roughly chopped, Prosciutto, Bayonne, Serrano
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 357g | |
| Calories 393 | |
| Calories from Fat 246 | 63% |
| Total Fat 27.89g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 3.94g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium 768mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 35.17g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 70% |
| Sugars 2.9g | 2% |
| Protein 7.99g | 13% |
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