Cardoon Gratin

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What to do with cardone/cardoon. Watch out for the prickles!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 5 stalks cardoon, tough fibers pulled off, sliced into 2-inch pieces

  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Directions

  1. Combine heavy cream, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Add cardoon pieces. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until cardoon is soft, about 1 hour.

  2. Transfer cardoon pieces to a 9x13-inch baking dish with a slotted spoon.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Simmer cream mixture until reduced to 3/4 cup, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour cream over cardoon pieces in the baking dish. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

425 Calories
42g Fat
4g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 26g 129%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 197mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 353mg 27%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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