Have yourself a VERY VEGAN CHRISTMAS!
Artichoke torta with saffron mayonnaise
Torta di carcioficon maionese allo zafferano
➤ SERVES 4
➤ PREPARATION 30 minutes
➤ COOKING 1 hour
• 450g artichoke hearts (about 5 fresh artichokes or 1½ small jars)
• 2 tbsp pomace or vegetable oil
• 2 banana shallots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed, then chopped
• 100g barely cooked white rice
• 2 tbsp fine chickpea flour
• 1-2 tsp salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 8 filo pastry sheets
FOR THE SAFFRON MAYONNAISE
• ¼ tsp saffron threads, soaked for 10 minutes in 2 tbsp boiling water
• 5 generous tbsp vegan mayonnaise (see right)
1 First slice the fresh artichoke hearts. If you are using jarred artichokes, rinse with warm water and drain and dry well before slicing.
Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Heat ½ tbsp of oil in a small frying pan and sauté the shallots
