artichoke heart
Edible thistle center
The artichoke heart is the tender, fleshy center of the artichoke, prized as the most edible part after the tough outer leaves and fibrous choke are removed.
Hearts are sold canned, jarred, or frozen for convenience: She added marinated artichoke hearts to the salad.
Fresh artichokes require considerable preparation to reach the heart.
- cardoonThistle cultivated for stems
- coreCentral essential portion
- vegetableEdible plant part
- cannedSealed for preservation
- marinatedSoaked in flavored liquid
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