Discard the remains of the leaf. You will be left with what some call the best part or the heart of the artichoke. If you don t plan to cook your artichokes right away, wash them and place them inside the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Store them in the high humidity drawer of your refrigerator. They will keep for up to two weeks under these conditions.
Artichokes are a good source of potassium.
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