BUTTER-BRAISED CARDOONS WITH MUSHROOMS AND BREAD CRUMBS
Cardoons are related to artichokes but look like celery - or celery gone wild, anyway. They take a little time and trouble to find (try a specialty grocery store or an Italian market) and to trim and string, but they are worth the effort.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt it moderately. Strip the cardoons of leaves and string as you would celery. Cut each stalk lengthwise into 2 or 3 long strips, then crosswise into 2-inch lengths. You'll have about 3 cups. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and boil the cardoons until fairly tender, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet wide enough to accommodate the cardoons comfortably. When the foam subsides, add the cardoons, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until they take on a bit of color, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and mushrooms and continue to cook until the mushrooms are mostly tender, 5 minutes. Add the bread crumbs and a pinch of salt and raise the heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread crumbs brown a bit and the cardoons are fully tender and sweet, 5 minutes longer.
- Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the top, taste for salt, add pepper to taste and serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 518 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Nabeel Rajput
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.
Farooq Ansari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cardoons, but this recipe made them taste good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Robyn Blackstar
[email protected]This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The cardoons were so tender and flavorful.
Ajmal satti Ajmal satti
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!
Damien Williams
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Sufyan Mughal
[email protected]I loved the crispy bread crumbs on top of the cardoons. It added a nice textural element.
Eternyti Chesney
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
Bikram Mandal
[email protected]I've never cooked with cardoons before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great!
Shawn Alloway
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover cardoons. I'll definitely be making it again.
Masud Kamal
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this dish again, but I'm glad I tried it.
Hilton Lucius
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cardoons.
Anai Mia
[email protected]I thought the cardoons were a bit bland. Maybe I should have used more salt?
ashen eymard
[email protected]Not my favorite dish, but it was interesting to try something new.
Joel MacInnes
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I'll definitely be making it again for guests.
Sahaam Cali maxmuud
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The cardoons, mushrooms, and bread crumbs all complemented each other perfectly.
Chukr Aboukoura
[email protected]The cardoons were a bit stringy, but the flavor was still good. I think I might try cooking them for a little longer next time.
Atinuke Awosanya
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The finished dish was so flavorful and unique. I'll definitely be making it again!
Frenzymoul123 Kevin
[email protected]I've never had cardoons before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were surprisingly delicious! The bitterness was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the mushrooms and the tanginess of the lemon.
Owenie Vybz
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The cardoons were perfectly tender, the mushrooms added a rich umami flavor, and the bread crumbs gave it a nice textural contrast. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Edward Leggett
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