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Cardoon

The artichoke's wild cousin, grown for its stalks — and used to curdle cheese.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
17Calories
0.7gProtein
4gCarbs
0.1gFat
1.6gFiber
0gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Inulin fiberpotassiumfolatevitamin C

Best for these goals

Braised or gratinéed winter vegetable

How to use it

The blanched stalks are trimmed, boiled, then braised or baked in gratins; the flower is a traditional vegetarian rennet for cheese

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

Trim the tough strings and spines from the stalks. Generally very safe.
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