Chardons de Lyon

Chardons de Lyon is a delightful vegetarian dish featuring crispy fried artichoke hearts served with a tangy vinaigrette. This dish captures the essence of French cuisine with its simple yet flavorful ingredients.

Ingredients

• Artichoke hearts - 200 grams (canned or jarred, drained)
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Cornstarch - 30 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Breadcrumbs - 100 grams
• Vegetable oil - 250 ml (for frying)
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons (chopped)

Steps

1. Prepare the artichoke hearts by draining and patting them dry with paper towels.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg and set aside.
4. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
5. Dredge each artichoke heart in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
6. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
7. Fry the breaded artichoke hearts in batches, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil to make the vinaigrette.
10. Serve the crispy artichoke hearts drizzled with vinaigrette and garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains antioxidants that may support heart health.

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