Cardoon Gratin

What to do with cardone/cardoon. Watch out for the prickles!

Step: 1

Combine heavy cream, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Add cardoon pieces. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until cardoon is soft, about 1 hour.

Step: 2

Transfer cardoon pieces to a 9x13-inch baking dish with a slotted spoon.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 4

Simmer cream mixture until reduced to 3/4 cup, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour cream over cardoon pieces in the baking dish. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 30 minutes.

Per Serving: 425 calories; protein 10.1g; carbohydrates 3.9g; fat 41.8g; cholesterol 152mg; sodium 197.1mg.

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