Name: Seared Artichokes with Warm White-Bean Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 large (or 4 small artichokes) (1 ½ pounds total); 1 lime, halved; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving; 2 slices (each ½ inch thick) rustic sourdough bread, torn into small pieces (about 2 cups); 3 cloves green garlic, or 2 cloves regular garlic, sliced (about 1 tablespoon); 2 cups cooked white beans (or a 15-ounce can), plus 1 ½ cups bean-cooking liquid or water; 0.5 cup thinly sliced celery hearts, plus ¼ cup pale-green inner leaves; 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for serving; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; 0.25 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional)

Seared Artichokes with Warm White-Bean Salad

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Lauryn Tyrell

Updated on April 26, 2022

Seared Artichokes with Warm White-Bean Salad — Photo: Con Poulos

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

For a different take on a healthy vegetarian meal, consider the artichoke. Steamed and then seared, the halves are both meaty and satisfying. The rest of this dish cooks in the same pan: you fry two slices of torn-up bread, then make the warm white bean salad.

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large (or 4 small artichokes) (1 ½ pounds total)
1 lime, halved
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
2 slices (each ½ inch thick) rustic sourdough bread, torn into small pieces (about 2 cups)
3 cloves green garlic, or 2 cloves regular garlic, sliced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 cups cooked white beans (or a 15-ounce can), plus 1 ½ cups bean-cooking liquid or water
½ cup thinly sliced celery hearts, plus ¼ cup pale-green inner leaves
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional)

Directions

Fill a large pot with 1 inch water and bring to a simmer; season generously with salt. Using a serrated knife, trim top third off each artichoke and rub all over with one lime half.
Place artichokes in pot, stem-sides up; cover and cook until hearts are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 20 to 30 minutes (depending on size). Let cool slightly, then halve artichokes and scoop out chokes. Stir together mayonnaise and juice of remaining lime half; season lightly with salt.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Add bread and cook, stirring, until golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt. Wipe skillet clean; swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season artichokes with salt and pepper; add to skillet, cut-sides down. Cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant and just golden, about 30 seconds. Carefully stir in beans with cooking liquid; season (there will be some steam and spattering). Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in celery, parsley, vinegar, and red-pepper flakes. Transfer to bowls, top with artichokes and croutons, and serve with lime mayonnaise and more oil, red-pepper flakes, and parsley.

Cook's Notes

The artichokes can be steamed ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, May 2022