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    Who isn’t a fan of the gorgeously architectural artichoke? Especially when it’s covered in golden, crispy goodness? Crumbled artichokes on a bed of white bean purée is the perfect combination of richness.  

    Crumbled artichokes on a bed of white bean purée

    Serves: 4 - 6
    Cooking Time: 50 mins

    Ingredients

    • Bean purée

    • 1 x 420g tin cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
    • 30ml (2 tbsp) olive/avocado oil
    • 10ml (2 tsp) fresh lemon juice
    • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • Crumbled artichokes

    • 10 artichoke pieces in oil, drained
    • 200g breadcrumbs
    • 20ml (4 tsp) garlic salt
    • 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
    • baby greens, to serve 

    Instructions

    1

    For the purée, blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    2

    For the artichokes, place the artichokes into a mixing bowl and toss through the rest of the ingredients. Press firmly to coat the artichokes and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

    3

    Fry the artichokes and drain.

    4

    Spoon the purée into serving dishes, top with the artichokes and the greens.