artichoke?

[ztachick]

hello. i was wondering if anyone had any recipies for artichoke that are induction or carb friendly thanks, plus ive never had it or cooked it any tips? thanks oh or even eggplant?

[meadowslady]

The way my husband and I like it best is pressure cooked. I cook it for 40-45 minutes, depends on the size and number you're fixing. When they're done we peal the leaves off and dip the end in mayo. Yum!

[not2late]

These are links for artichokes

http://www.pelicannetwork.net/artichokes.cook.htm

http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/foods_view/1,1523,28,00.html

You can also buy them frozen in the freezer section. For these, just follow the instructions on the package and have them with butter or mayonnaise.

[not2late]

This is a great website for food ideas and preparation tips

http://www.fabulousfoods.com/school/csingred/artichoke.html

[MotherOfGizmo]

We just steam them (after prepping by cutting off the tips of the leaves) and then dip them in a mixture of dijon mustard and melted butter.

[ztachick]

thanks

hello, thanks for the replies, ive checked out the links, but im still not sure what it is exactly that I cut off? thanks :wave

[MotherOfGizmo]

the points on all the leaves and the stem if there is one.

[not2late]

The points on the leaves have a little thorn on the end---so cut them off for safety sake.

I noticed you asked about eggplant. Not all the recipes are low carb friendly, so you'll have to watch it.

http://whatscookingamerica.net/Vegetables/eggplant.htm

http://www.science.uva.nl/~mes/recipe/gale/vegetables/eggplant-coll.html