OK. So I feel like I was a bit hard on artichokes in my last post. Especially after Melita's comments in defense of them. I can see how they'd be a fun food and I even thought that as I was eating it. I just CANNOT do the mayo. But if I could find another dip, I might be more likely to cook them. I feel like I should offer some of the good things about artichokes that I left out last night in my haste to hit the hay:
Artichokes are very good for you and low in calories. According to internet sources that 25 Calorie artichoke provides 6% of the Recommended Daily Value of phosphorus, 10% of magnesium, 8% of manganese, 10% of chromium, 5% of potassium, 4% of iron and 2% of calcium and iron. In addition to all these important minerals, artichokes are a good source of fiber (12% of the RDV), vitamin C (10% of the RDV), and folate (10% of the RDV).
So, I hope my gross post didn't discourage you too much from eating these- they actually could be a very fun group appetizer.
Have a great weekend!
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