Photo: Sorin Gheorghita
Braised thistle stem
4 ingredients
30 min + 30 min
Serves 4
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Most people will have sat on a thistle but I wager that not many have eaten one. Loved by the Scots (for keeping the English out), the everyday thistle can make an unusual and tasty side dish.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
273
Calories
31g
Protein
15g
Fat
2g
Carbs
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Thistle | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 10 thistle leaves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 200ml/7fl oz hot chicken stock
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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By bbcfood ·
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