Precooked Organic Ribbed Cardoon

Hand-crafted product from fresh produce

Convenience meets tradition: the authentic flavor of cardoon, ready in just a few minutes.

Precooked Organic Ribbed Cardoon Chiavaroli

Discover the perfect combination of convenience and artisanal quality with our Organic Precooked Ribbed Cardoon. This exceptional product brings to your table all the rustic and authentic flavor of cardoon, a 100% Italian vegetable grown according to rigorous organic farming principles. What makes it unique is its manual processing: each cardoon is selected, cleaned, and precooked while still fresh, preserving its texture and precious nutritional properties.

Thanks to this artisanal process, overseen by the Chiavaroli farm, you can say goodbye to the time-consuming cleaning and soaking of fresh cardoons. This product is designed for those who don't want to sacrifice the taste of tradition, but need quick and healthy solutions for everyday cooking. Simply continue cooking and season to taste to create exquisite side dishes or flavorful first courses.

Bringing this cardoon to the table means choosing a product from a short supply chain, which values ​​agricultural labor and respect for the environment, guaranteeing an authentic flavor that only "old-fashioned" processing can offer.

The roots of this Cardo are deep in tradition

The cardoon, often called the "winter artichoke" due to its botanical similarity and its delicate, slightly bitter flavor, is a staple of Italian peasant cuisine, especially in central and northern Italy. For centuries, it has been a valuable resource during the colder months, when the garden offered fewer varieties.

Its preparation has always been a ritual: careful cleaning to remove the external strings and slow cooking to tenderize the ribs. It was the ingredient of choice for rustic soups, flans, and, above all, for the classic baked gratin, enriched with cheese and béchamel sauce. This pre-cooked version of Chiavaroli pays homage to that tradition, respecting the raw material and making it accessible to all.

Choosing Organic Precooked Cardoon means taking care of yourself

Cardoon isn't just delicious, it's also beneficial for your well-being. It's a very low-calorie vegetable, making it ideal for those following a controlled diet. At the same time, it's extraordinarily rich in fiber, which helps promote a feeling of satiety and promote proper intestinal function.

It also contains cynarin, the same beneficial substance found in artichokes, known for its cleansing and liver-supporting properties. Choosing this organic product means guaranteeing a clean food, free from pesticides and chemicals, for well-being that starts at the table.

How to use pre-cooked cardoon:

Appetizers:

• Pre-cooked cardoon carpaccio with walnuts and parmesan
• Pre-cooked cardoon rolls with smoked salmon and ricotta
• Pre-cooked cardoon flan with yogurt sauce

Pastas:

• Risotto with pre-cooked cardoon and sausage
• Pasta with pre-cooked cardoon and bacon
• Baked lasagna with pre-cooked cardoon and bechamel

Main courses:

• Precooked cardoon gratinated in the oven
• Pre-cooked cardoon flan with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
• Pre-cooked cardoon and chickpea vegetarian burgers

Side Dishes:

• Pre-cooked cardoon sautéed in a pan with oil and garlic
• Precooked cardoon stewed with cherry tomatoes and basil
• Pre-cooked cardoon in salad with oranges and fennel

Furthermore, pre-cooked cardoon can be used for:

• Enrich omelettes and omelettes
• Stuff pizzas and focaccias

Pre-cooked cardoon is a practical and quick to use product, which allows you to bring tasty and healthy dishes to the table in just a few minutes.

How to Best Use: Precooked Organic Ribbed Cardoon

• A GREAT CLASSIC: OVEN-BAKED GRATIN

The death of it. Drain the cardoons, arrange them in a baking dish and create delicious layers, alternating them with a generous sprinkling of Organic Mountain Parmigiano Reggiano and cubes of Lazio buffalo scamorza for a stringy heart. A drizzle of oil and bake until golden brown for a rich side dish that everyone will love.

• RICH DRESSING FOR PASTA

Transform them into a rustic and enveloping sauce. Cut the cardoons into small pieces and sauté them in a pan with garlic and oil. Add a good Organic Tomato Puree and let it flavour. It will be the perfect condiment for porous pasta shapes such as Pici with ancient organic grains.

• QUICK AND TASTY SIDE DISH

For a quick side dish, sauté the cardoons in a pan with a drizzle of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a clove of garlic. Blend with half a glass of Fiammetta Vermentino IGT Organic to give an aromatic note and serve hot.

The Producer: Chiavaroli

The company Chiavaroli is synonymous with organic farming and a passion for the land. With an approach that combines innovation and respect for natural cycles, it grows and processes top-quality vegetables, bringing healthy, authentic, and flavorful products to the table, just like this freshly processed cardoon.

Ingredients

cardoon*, water, salt, citric acid. *organically grown

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy kcal 20, kj 84
• Fats 0,66g of which saturated fatty acids 0,09g
• Carbohydrates 2,17g of which sugars 1,87g
• Fiber 1,79 g
• 0,48 g protein
• Salt 0,01 g
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