Eat Your Heart Out: 10 Healthy Artichoke Recipes

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

One food that we're especially excited about this Spring is the artichoke. Besides tasting great, it's also pretty great for you — one medium artichoke contains important minerals like iron and calcium, along with over 20 percent of your daily fiber needs, which may help the body burn more fat. From salads to pastas and morning scrambles, here's what healthy artichoke dishes we'll be cooking up this Spring.

Steamed  Artichokes
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Steamed Artichokes

Start with the basics. A little salt, pepper, and lemon juice is all you need to make standout steamed artichokes.

Get the recipe: simple steamed artichokes

Chicken With Artichokes and Angel Hair
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Chicken With Artichokes and Angel Hair

Artichokes pair especially well with capers, and the combo works even better when tossed into a pasta. Make a bowl of healthy whole-wheat pasta with chicken, capers, and artichokes, a fast and easy dinner that should take less than 20 minutes to cook.

Get the recipe: chicken with artichokes and pasta

Spinach-Artichoke Scrambled Eggs
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Spinach-Artichoke Scrambled Eggs

Artichokes for breakfast? You betcha. This inventive scramble is a protein-packed version of classic artichoke dip and tastes just as delicious alongside some crusty bread.

Get the recipe: spinach-artichoke scrambled eggs

Lemon Parmesan Zoodles With Roasted Artichokes
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Lemon Parmesan Zoodles With Roasted Artichokes

This light and well-balanced zoodle dish is a low-carb alternative to traditional pasta.

Get the recipe: lemon parmesan zoodles with roasted artichokes

White Bean Artichoke Basil Toasts
Pinch of Yum

White Bean Artichoke Basil Toasts

Talk about Spring medley. This bright and flavorful toast recipe is great for a snack or appetizer. It's packed with protein, fresh herbs, and of course artichokes.

Get the recipe: white bean artichoke basil toasts

Roasted Baby Artichokes
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Roasted Baby Artichokes

For a real flavor explosion, try this simple recipe for roasted baby artichokes. The spices shine in this dish, and the tangy dip adds another level of flavor dimension. If mayo isn't your thing, you can easily swap it out for Greek yogurt.

Get the recipe: roasted baby artichokes

Warm Artichoke and Mushroom Salad
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Warm Artichoke and Mushroom Salad

For your next lunch, make a big bowl of bright Spring flavors. Our artichoke and mushroom salad offers loads of health benefits, including fiber and B vitamins. The recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights, too.

Get the recipe: warm artichoke and mushroom salad

Spinach Artichoke Dip
Oh She Glows

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Leave it to chef Angela Liddon of Oh She Glows to come up with a delicious spinach artichoke dip that is vegan and soy-free. It can also be made gluten-free if you use GF breadcrumbs.

Get the recipe: vegan spinach artichoke dip

Stuffed Artichokes
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Stuffed Artichokes

Once you've mastered how to roast artichokes, get creative by adding other ingredients to the mix, like spices, cheese, or breadcrumbs.

Get the recipe: stuffed artichokes

Pan-Roasted Artichokes With Pistachios and Black Quinoa
SummerTomato

Pan-Roasted Artichokes With Pistachios and Black Quinoa

We love baby artichokes because they're so tender and quite often easier to work with. Summer Tomato's recipe for pan-roasted artichokes with pistachios and black quinoa is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's also pretty darn healthy!

Get the recipe: pan-roasted artichokes with pistachios and black quinoa