INCREDIBLE Artichoke "Meatballs" in a Creamy Garlic Sauce (2024)

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• 1/4cupextra virgin olive oil60 ml
• 1canartichoke hearts in water14 oz / 400 grams
• 1/3cupplain bread crumbs45 grams
• 1largeegg
• 1shallot
• 5clovesgarlic
• 1lemon
• 3tbspchopped fresh parsley12 grams
• 1tbspall purpose flour9 grams
• 1/2cupdry white wine120 ml
• 3/4cuplow fat milk180 ml
• 1/2cupvegetable broth120 ml
• 1/2tspdried thyme.50 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

1. Drain the can of artichokes into a fine sieve, then add the artichokes over some paper towels in a single layer and pat completely dry, finely chop the artichokes and then add into a large bowl

2. Add the bread crumbs over the artichokes, crack in the egg, add in the shallot finely chopped, finely grate in 1 clove of garlic, finely grate the zest of half a lemon, add in 2 tbsp (8 grams) chopped fresh parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed, then push down on the mixture until you get a paste-like texture

3. To shape the meatballs, grab a spoonful of the mixture and squeeze it in your hands, then shape into a ball, about the size of a golf ball

4. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

5. After a couple of minutes add in the artichoke meatballs, all in a single layer, cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden fried all around, then remove from the pan and set aside

6. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in 4 cloves garlic finely chopped, mix continuously, after 15 to 20 seconds and the garlic is fragrant, add in the flour, mix continuously, after 2 minutes add in the white wine, dried thyme and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together

7. Once the alcohol in the wine has been cooked off, about 3 minutes, add in the milk and vegetable broth, continue to mix for 3 to 4 minutes or until you get a slightly creamy sauce, then add the artichoke meatballs back into the pan, in a single layer and gently mix them around, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes

8. Transfer the artichoke meatballs into serving dishes, top off with the creamy garlic sauce and some chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Artichoke "Meatballs" in a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 49mg16%

Sodium 514mg22%

Potassium 219mg6%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 630IU13%

Vitamin C 24mg29%

Calcium 108mg11%

Iron 7mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.