Ingredient of the month: Artichokes

We don’t know about you, but we feel like artichokes are having a moment—if Paris fashion week was Paris food week, artichokes would have absolutely been walking the runway. But besides being trendy, artichokes have a lot going for them, nutritionally speaking. For one, they’re full of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron, and they have more protein than most other veggies, weighing in at 5.8 grams per 1 cup of artichoke hearts. They’re also high in fiber and contain inulin, a type of fiber that plays an important role in supporting healthy digestion and nutrient absorption.

Artichokes can do a lot for us when it comes to nutritional benefits and that’s all super interesting, but what’s more interesting is how you can use them. To help inspire you, we’ve rounded up 5 recipes that prove the artichoke is the most in-vogue vegetable out there. 

Stuffed artichoke 

The delicious combination of breadcrumbs, spices, and cheese in this dish makes people ask, “did you really make that?” It’s also a fun finger food—you pull off the individual leaves and scrape the artichoke meat with your teeth. We love playing with our food. 

Lemon artichoke chicken 

Start to finish, this recipe takes only 30 minutes to complete. Other than your pantry staples, you’ll just need lemons, chicken, and (of course) artichokes to pull this off. Easy and delicious are our two favorite words. 

Baby artichoke bruschetta 

Who doesn’t love crispy bread topped with deliciousness? That’s what we thought. Coming in at about a 30-minute prep-time, you’ll want to snack on these until they’re all gone. 

Tuscan artichoke salad 

Roasted red peppers, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and onion, bring this colorful, artichoke-based salad to life. Plus, the herbed vinaigrette you make to drizzle on top is *chef’s kiss*.

Smashed potatoes and artichokes 

Sure, potatoes are great, but have you had them with our star veggie? Shake up your spuds with a healthy dose of ‘chokes in this side dish. You won’t regret it. 

Whether you stuff, sauté, or bake your artichokes, we hope you’re feeling inspired to get cooking. For more recipe inspiration, head to the recipes section in the Noom Weight program.