Marinated Artichokes and Mirlitons

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Marinated Artichokes and Mirlitons

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : June '97 Menu Item

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 (8-ounce) cans mirlitons (chayotes)

1 (14-ounce) can artichoke bottoms -- drained and sliced crosswise

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1/4 cup broth

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon Cajun-Creole Seasoning (see recipe)

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento -- drained

Boston lettuce leaves (optional)

 

Peel mirlitons; cut in half lengthwise, and discard pits. Cut mirliton halves

lengthwise into slices. Steam mirliton slices and

artichoke bottoms, covered, 40 minutes or until tender. Cool.

 

Combine vinegar and next 7 ingredients (vinegar through pimento) in a large

bowl; stir with a whisk.

 

Add vegetables to vinegar mixture; toss well. Cover and marinate 1 hour,

stirring occasionally. Spoon into a lettuce-lined bowl, if

desired. Serve with a slotted spoon.

 

Serving Size: 1 cup

 

Description:

" Here, artichoke bottoms are steamed with gourdlike chayotes, which in

Louisiana are known as mirlitons. Pattypan squash can be substituted

for the mirlitons. "

Source:

" Cooking Light, June 1997, p.182 "

Copyright:

" © Cooking Light "

 

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Cajun-Creole Seasoning

 

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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : June '97 Miscellaneous

Seasonings

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon salt

3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir well.

 

Source:

" Cooking Light, June 1997, p.182 "

Copyright:

" © Cooking Light "

Yield:

" 1 1/2 Tablespoon "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 8 Calories; trace Fat (4.6% calories from

fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary

Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 6396mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0