Try making one of these mouth-watering recipes this spring. These dishes feature delicious seasonal artichokes for lunch, dinner, and more, and contain at least 6 grams of fiber per serving. The fiber and other nutrients found in artichokes support heart health, strengthen bones, and help you feel fuller longer. So don’t be surprised if flavorful and nutritious dishes like Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta or Spinach and Artichoke Spaghetti Squash with Cheese become part of your daily diet.
Spinach and artichoke pasta dip
If you’ve ever wanted to make a meal out of warm spinach and artichoke dip, this creamy pasta dish is perfect for you. And just as great as the taste of this heart-warming dish is the fact that this healthy dinner only takes 20 minutes to prepare.
Green Goddess Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This gorgeous green goddess salad combines fresh shrimp, cucumber, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes with a homemade dressing.
Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Substituting spaghetti squash for pasta cuts the carbs and calories by 75% and creates a delicious, creamy casserole you can eat with peace of mind. If you have the time, it’s worth roasting the squash instead of cooking it in the microwave – the flavour becomes sweeter and more intense.
Vegetarian Italian Hoagie
While traditional Italian subs are all about the meat, this fun and easy sandwich packs a punch of flavor with artichoke hearts, red onions, and zesty pepper onions. It’s perfect not only for lunch but also for dinner. If you’re packing your hoagie to take home, separate the ingredients and plate just before serving to prevent the bread from soggy. Serve with tomato and cucumber salad.
Spinach ravioli with artichokes and olives
With store-bought spinach ravioli and a few basic pantry items, you can have a healthy dinner on the table in 15 minutes. Ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes in oil, salty Kalamata olives, and toasted pine nuts add instant flavor. If you can’t get frozen artichokes, substitute with a 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed well).
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Artichokes
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daly
A creamy white wine garlic sauce blends artichokes and shaved Brussels sprouts with nutty whole grain pasta for this easy dinner. Using a mandolin or a very sharp knife, scrape the Brussels sprouts. If you choose pre-packaged shaved sprouts, keep in mind that they can be chunky and will require a few extra minutes of cooking time. Canned artichokes can be substituted, but be sure to rinse them well before adding them, as they tend to have more salt than frozen ones.
Spinach, artichoke, sausage, cauliflower, gnocchi
Hearty and tangy, this easy cauliflower gnocchi dinner incorporates several healthy convenience ingredients, like turkey sausage and tender artichoke hearts, so dinner will be on the table in no time.
Spinach and artichoke pasta dip with chicken
If you love warm spinach and artichoke dip, you’ll love how we transformed this classic dip into a creamy pasta dish with chicken. And almost as good as the taste of this comforting dish is the fact that it takes just 20 minutes to prepare this healthy dinner.
Chickpea, artichoke and avocado salad with apple cider dressing
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This delicious 400-calorie salad is loaded with vegetables and beans for a good balance of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and tossed with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette to help you lose weight. To prepare these for lunches throughout the week, pack the dressing and salad separately and make sure the vegetables are completely dry before packing together.
Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes and Pistachios
With precooked farro, this dish comes together in no time, and you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing washing up.
Spring vegetable linguine with lemon
Instead of boiling pasta in a giant pot of water, this one-pot pasta recipe uses just 3 1/2 cups. When the pasta is al dente, most of the water will evaporate and what’s left will thicken with the starches that cook out of the pasta. With just a few additions like lemon and Parmesan, you’ll have a deliciously silky sauce. Want to use up some veggies in your freezer? Swap out 8 ounces of frozen spinach for fresh spinach.
Chicken and Sun-dried Tomato Orzo
Sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese bring flavor to this rustic Italian dish, with the intriguing aroma of fresh marjoram. Serve with sautéed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini.
tomato and artichoke gnocchi
Artichoke hearts, olives, and a little red wine vinegar add a touch of pizzazz to this super-easy and healthy vegetarian gnocchi recipe. For an extra Mediterranean flavor, try topping it with feta cheese.
Orzo salad with chickpeas and artichoke hearts
This hearty orzo salad includes feta cheese, lemon, and dill, three ingredients commonly used in Greek cuisine. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner.
Quinoa deli salad
This healthy deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with a little ham and mozzarella cheese for lots of flavor without too much sodium. This healthy quinoa salad is perfect for dinner or serves as a delicious lunch the next day.
Artichoke and egg tartine
For a Mediterranean breakfast, serve sautéed artichokes on toast with fried or poached eggs. If you can’t find frozen artichokes, be sure to rinse canned artichoke hearts well, as they are saltier than frozen. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Sicilian stuffed artichokes
I made stuffed artichokes by adding anchovies, herbs, and parmesan cheese to a simple bread stuffing. When choosing artichokes, look for sturdy stems and unblemished leaves.
Thinly sliced artichoke salad and shrimp
Venice was founded on a salt marsh in the 6th century, and many local crops, such as the city’s Santeramo artichoke, have a delicate sea flavour. For this healthy salad, thinly slice the artichokes (if you have a mandolin, that’s handy) and serve them raw. Paired with sweet and salty shrimp, it evokes the flavors of the lagoon. For tender and delicious results, buy artichokes as small and fresh as possible.
