How much Peeled, Sliced, or Chopped Artichokes are in a Pound?

A whole artichoke can weigh anywhere between 5 ounces to 2 pounds or 140g to over 900g, depending on its variety and size. And a medium globe artichoke comes in about 14 to 16 ounces (400 to 450 grams).

We found that once "peeled" 1 pound of artichoke yields about 1.25 to 1.5 cups of edible food.

A peeled artichoke only includes the bottom of the internal leaves (or bracts), heart and stem interior. All of the non-edible portions have been discarded.

Due to the low percentage of an artichoke that is actually edible, it’s difficult to determine the quantity of cubes that can be cut. In addition, the bottom part of the artichoke leaves is not chopped with a knife, but instead this flesh is scraped out with your teeth and chewed.

Each whole artichoke only has one heart and one stem interior to be “chopped into cubes”. So, with 1 whole artichoke, you can probably get about ½ to ¾ cup of chopped heart and stem.

Depending on how cleanly the heart gets removed, it takes 4 to 6 whole artichoke hearts in order to yield 1 cup. This cup of hearts weighs about 6 ounces or 170 grams.

Since an artichoke is a time consuming vegetable to trim or peel, many folks prefer to buy the hearts in either a can or jar. You can purchase whole, chopped or sliced artichoke hearts in an 8 ounce (227 g) jar at the grocery store. You can even find artichoke hearts either marinated or in a plain liquid.

As with cubed artichoke, the low percentage of edible flesh that can be sliced is small per artichoke. The very bottom portion of an artichoke leaf is edible, but it is pulled out with your teeth and eaten.

Each whole artichoke only has one heart and one stem interior that can be "sliced". So, with each whole one, you can probably get about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of sliced artichoke heart and stem.

An artichoke is an odd looking flower bud from a thistle. Its plant is a member of the aster family. If the bud is left on the plant to mature, it will bloom into large fragrant thistle type flowers that are pink or purple in color.

Whether you are just eating the hearts, the stems' interiors or the leaves (called bracts) by dipping them in a sauce or just melted butter, it takes a lot of work to get there. Some folks don't think it's worth the effort for such a small amount of fresh edible flesh. But there is a large group who don't mind the work for the delicious tender prize.

For those not up to the fresh challenge, artichoke hearts are sold in a can or jar in the grocery store. You can readily find them in a plain liquid, marinated, whole, or quartered.

Artichoke is a vegetable even though the plant bud can bloom if left alone. However, these flower buds are eaten before they are pollinated, matured and grew seeds.

Fruit is a fully grown and pollinated flower that produces seeds inside it. We basically only eat the part that holds the seeds.

There are well over 100 varieties of artichokes which are primarily divided into 2 main categories: Globe (large, round), and Elongated (smaller, tapered). The most common ones found in U.S. grocery stores are large green globe artichoke. These are grown year round in both California and Arizona.

Jerusalem artichokes actually are not related to artichokes. They are a vegetable which is a member of the sunflower family. When uncooked, the white flesh is nutty, sweet and crunchy like water chestnuts.

An artichoke plant grows from 4 1/2 to 7 feet tall with long silvery-green leaves. The artichoke itself looks like a dusty green flower bud that never opened.

Artichokes are normally cooked before eaten, giving them a soft texture with a mild nutty taste. Smaller artichokes are more tender than ones grown to a larger size.

People tend to compare the taste of an artichoke to asparagus, broccoli stems, salsify and brussels sprouts.

Artichokes can be eaten raw, but they have a bitter taste and lack the tender texture.

Artichokes are full of antioxidants, dietary fiber and nutrients.

They are an important ingredient of an Italian cuisine and a popular vegetable in many European countries.

In a pinch, you can always use canned or frozen interchangeably. You could even use marinated artichokes but it would alter the flavor profile of your dish.

If you want to use a fresh alternative, several good options are Jerusalem artichokes, Brussel sprouts, or palm hearts. Some less easily found ones are cardone and chayote.

People seem to agree that dogs can eat artichokes raw or cooked. In addition to the hearts, dogs seem to be able to tolerate the artichoke leaves, where people cannot.

You may want to avoid a choking hazard by chopping up and cooking the artichoke instead of giving your pet a large hunk.

When feeding your pet unusual foods, it’s best to start in moderation to be sure your individual pet can handle it.

Yes, an artichoke is a vegetable that is high in fructans, a complex sugar that is more difficult to digest. In addition to gas, these types of food can cause stomach pain and bloating.

It's best to use a fresh artichoke the same day you purchase or pick it. But if that isn't possible, you have several storage options depending on how long until you plan to use the artichoke. Artichokes can be put on the counter, in the refrigerator or in the freezer.

Cooked artichokes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.

Artichokes need to be kept cool until used. If you are planning on using it the same day you purchased or picked it, storing the artichoke on the kitchen counter is just fine.

If you aren’t using it until the next day or longer, storing the fresh artichoke in the refrigerator will work better.

It’s best to use an artichoke the same day you purchase or pick it. But if that isn’t possible, you can store it unwashed in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days to help maintain its freshness.

Some of your refrigerator storage options for a whole fresh artichoke are:

Simply place the artichoke in a plastic bag. Or

If the stem is still attached, you can cut a thin slice off the bottom of it. Then spritz the cut location on the stem with some water and place it in the plastic bag. Other than the bottom of the stem, the rest of the artichoke is not moistened. Or

Another common method is to prop the artichoke up in a container so only the bottom of the stem is standing in a small amount of water. Cover the artichoke and container with a loose plastic bag.

Once artichokes are cooked, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

Yes, freezing artichokes is a great way to preserve them for use later on. However, they will need to be trimmed and blanched before you freeze them or your bounty will turn bitter and look brown.

After washing the vegetables, trim 1" to 2" off the crown and snip off the thorny ends of the leaves. Place the artichokes in a large pot of softly boiling lemon water and blanche for about 20 minutes.

Remove the artichokes with a slotted spoon and place them leaves-down-stems-up on a drying rack. Once they have dried completely, place the vegetables on a tray and put them into the freezer without covering.

Once frozen, place the artichokes into Ziploc freezer bags and store in the freezer. These will remain tasty for 6 to 8 months.

Due to the odd shape and tough outer leaves called bracts, a whole artichoke is not “cut” in the normal sense, it’s more trimmed or prepared. Once removed from the vegetable, only the artichoke heart and interior of the stem can be chopped, sliced, cubed, etc.

For an excellent in depth step-through guide on artichokes, check out the How to Clean, Trim, and Prepare Artichokes by Serious Eats

Most varieties of artichokes have little thorns on the ends of their "leaves" (actually called bracts). These can either be left on to soften during cooking or the sharp ends snipped off with kitchen scissors. Sometimes the thorns can become bothersome during the rinsing process. For a fancier plate presentation, the tips are usually removed.

With a serrated knife, slice about 1" off the top of the artichoke. Then remove all the small or tougher leaves or bracts on the stem at the base.

Trim off the stem leaving 1" to 1 1/2" on the artichoke. Using a paring knife, skin the tough outer surface off of the stem.

With your hands, rinse the artichokes under cold running water by separating the leaves (bracts) a little bit so any dirt is removed from in between.

The outer portion of the leaves or bracts are not eaten raw or cooked, neither is the hairy choke that sits above the delicious heart of the artichoke.

In addition to the heart and the inside of the stem, only the very bottom of the inside of the inner bracts are eaten. This is where the bracts or leaves are attached to the heart and a little bit of its edible flesh can be found.

Sometimes you need sliced artichoke hearts for a dish you’re making. If so, slicing is a general term that means to cut across the food into thin, uniform pieces. Slices are normally between 1/16” and 3/8” thick and not squared off on the ends unless you are doing a special preparation.

Place the trimmed and cleaned artichoke heart on a cutting board. With a paring knife, cut the heart into uniformly thin pieces either lengthwise or crosswise depending on the look you are going for.

Now you either have a stack of longer slices or a stack of shorter slices for your recipe.

Some recipes use small chopped pieces of artichoke hearts. In this case it is referring to an imprecise bite-sized piece where uniformity and shape are not important.

With the trimmed and cleaned up artichoke heart on a cutting board, use a paring knife to quickly cut it into lengthwise strips, without worrying about the consistency of the cut.

Place the flat side of the stack of slices down on the cutting board and once again make lengthwise slices. You now have a stack of sticks with varying widths.

Turn the sticks 90 degrees and slice across the heart sticks, making them into chopped pieces.

When diced or minced artichoke heart is called for in a recipe, it is generally referring to a cube shaped piece of a certain size. A diced cut makes a little bit larger piece than a finely minced one, but both are uniform sized squares.

The cut size recommended for your vegetable in a recipe makes a difference. It affects not only how long they cook, but also the general texture, taste and appearance of the final dish.

Place the trimmed and cleaned artichoke heart on a cutting board. With a paring knife, cut the heart lengthwise into the width of slices you want. Next place the stack of slices flat side down on the cutting board and once again make evenly spaced slices down both halves. Now you have a stack of uniformly cut sticks.

Turn the sticks 90 degrees and repeat making slices across the same width as before. You now have a pile of evenly cut diced artichoke hearts.

Some folks enjoy artichoke hearts mashed with potatoes for variety and a nuttier flavor profile.

The can of hearts (or if you prefer fresh hearts that are cooked) are pureed with the herbs, spices and milk that will be mixed into the mashed potatoes.

Once the cooked potatoes are mashed with the butter, the pureed milk mixture is thoroughly mixed in. These mashed potatoes are now ready to serve.

Because of the small size of an artichoke heart, it would take quite a few to make a reasonable quantity of juice. It definitely can be done, but it doesn’t seem to be recommended very often. When it is included in a recipe, it seems to be a very small amount added to the juice of other fruits and vegetables that are easier to prepare and cheaper to buy.

The artichoke hearts would be placed in the electric juicer or in a blender along with the other ingredients and run.

A popular, simple and foolproof way to prepare whole artichokes is to steam them in a pot on your cooktop. Since they are ready to serve when the leaves easily pull off of the artichoke, you can quickly monitor their doneness.

The actual cooking time depends on the size and density of your artichoke but for steaming it takes around 25 to 35 minutes.

If you're short on time, you can use a pressure cooker but it is more difficult to tell when they are finished. This cooking technique can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes under high pressure.

In addition to steaming, recipes also include sauteing, braising, baking stuffed, boiling, grilling, microwaving, etc. It's important to not let the artichokes dry out during whatever cooking process you use or the leaves or bracts become tougher. However, boiling artichokes tend to make them a bit waterlogged.

Cooked artichoke hearts can be served with a sauce as a side dish or in a cold salad or an appetizer dip. Most people eat cooked artichokes but they can be eaten raw.

The very bottom of the inner leaves or bracts, the heart, and the inside of the stem are the edible parts. When steamed whole, it can be a culinary adventure to consume an artichoke.

Most likely the artichoke will be accompanied by a small dish of sauce or melted butter for dipping. The artichoke will be served to you whole, sitting up in a bowl with the green leaves or bracts sticking up.

To begin, pull out one leaf and dip the white pulp end into the sauce. Put that end into your mouth, bite down and pull the leaf back out of your mouth through your clenched teeth.

This allows you to get the small piece of tasty heart that resides at the end of each bract. Set aside the rest of the leaf to be thrown away later. Repeat the process on the next leaf until you have enjoyed them all.

Next scoop out all the hairy choke with a spoon - this will be thrown away.

Now the prized tender heart of the artichoke will be exposed with the fibrous skinned stem attached beneath. Using a paring knife remove the outer skin from the stem to unearth more tender flesh.

The delicious flesh of the artichoke heart and interior stem can just be cut up into pieces, dipped in the sauce and eaten with a fork like "normal" food.

If you don’t have access to an actual steamer pot, and you’re not ready to purchase one, all you need is a large pot, something to hold the vegetable out of the 1” to 2” of water and a lid.

Put a couple inches of water into the pot with the steaming basket in place, making sure the water is low enough. Place the artichoke into the basket and put on the lid.

Bring the pot to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the outer leaves easily pull off from the artichoke. Depending on the size of the vegetable, it will take about 25 to 35 minutes.

When shopping for a ripe artichoke, look for one with tightly packed leaves, not loosely separated from one another. Major bruises or brown tipped leaves are not a good sign.

As with many fruits and vegetables, fresher ones tend to have a higher moisture content so they feel heavier for their size. Older, dried out produce feels lighter.

Squeeze an artichoke’s leaves with your fingers, if it is really fresh and crisp, you will hear a squeak.

A ripe artichoke normally is a dusty green color which turns olive green when cooked.

When possible select ones with 1” to 2” stems still attached.

Even though artichokes are available year round, selecting Most abundant March to June

Basically a keto diet consists of eating high fat, moderate protein and very low carb foods. Some medical professionals feel a keto diet is not safe for a person with pre-existing medical conditions or as a long-term option.

So yes, artichokes are regularly eaten on Keto diets because they are a low carb food that also provides a little protein. In addition, they provide a good amount of dietary fiber and many other beneficial nutrients.

Food is a common trigger of digestive warning signs. FODMAP is concerned with groups of fermentable carbs (or sugars) that often trigger digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea and stomach pain.

A diet low in FODMAPs is often prescribed to help manage abdominal issues in sensitive folks and to help figure out which foods are causing the issues.

Globe artichokes are allowed on a low FODMAP diet but with a lower portion size.

Jerusalem artichokes, which are not really an artichoke, are NOT considered a low FODMAP food at all.