Remember, these stems are not only tender and delicious, but they are full of fiber, antioxidants and low in calories.
What Is An Artichoke?
An artichoke is the immature flower bud of a plant in the thistle family. If youve never seen one bloom, they actually open up into bright purple blossoms about six inches across, with the flower itself made up of a tight cluster of slender purple tendrils. It looks like a purple sunflower. These blossoms will attract bees and butterflies like nobodys business.
The only downside is that once theyve bloomed, theyre no good to eat. And for us, eating them is what its all about.
How to Eat an Artichoke
There are a couple of ways to prepare and eat an artichoke. One is to trim almost all of it away to leave just the heart, and then prepare and eat that. Although theres more work up front, the eating process is much easier, since the heart itself is fully edible. Heres a guide on how to do that.
The other way, which is what well be discussing here, is to prepare the artichoke whole, other than just trimming off the tips of the leaves, and then serving it with all its leaves still attached. Using this method means that when it comes time to eat it, youre going to have to follow a system.
This Happens To Your Body When You Start Eating Artichokes
FAQ
Can you eat the stem of artichokes?
What happens if you eat the wrong part of an artichoke?
When should you not eat an artichoke?
Can you eat artichoke leaves?
Though the small pieces that fan out across the artichoke are often referred to as artichoke leaves, they are actually petals. Artichoke petals can be plucked to eat one by one as a fun and flavorful snack (as you would with chips), but first, you’ll need to prep, clean, and cook them.
Can eating artichokes repair a damaged liver?
The artichoke improves the health of the liver, but it cannot recover tissues that are already very injured. You can consume it regularly to avoid causing severe liver damage.
Are artichokes bad for You?
(Potential Risks) Artichokes are pretty awesome, but there are a couple of concerns that you should know about. It’s rare for anyone to have an allergic reaction caused by consuming artichoke. Very occasionally, an artichoke can trigger oral allergy syndrome in someone highly sensitive to ragweed.
Do you eat more artichokes?
NO! more to eat. I learned how to clean and cook the Italian way. The stem of the artichoke is simple more of the heart, the BEST part! At the local markets near me huge piles of artichokes are sold with their stems. In Rome, they trim the leaves for you, still with the stems, to stew whole, stuffed with mint and garlic.