Stuffed Artichokes
Description
Whole artichokes packed leaf by leaf with a savory mixture of Italian breadcrumbs, garlic, celery, parsley, and Parmesan, drizzled generously with olive oil and finished with a slice of lemon on top. Steamed until the leaves pull free easily.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cut off the tops of the artichokes. Snip off the prickly tips of the leaves. Cut off the root end.
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Pound the top of each artichoke on the table to open up the leaves.
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Soak artichokes in salted water for a few minutes, then rinse well.
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Mix bread crumbs, garlic, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, and Parmesan together.
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Pour about 1 pint of olive oil over the mixture and combine well.
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Spoon the bread mixture between and into the leaves of each artichoke.
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Place a round lemon slice on top of each artichoke. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
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Steam in a large covered pot for 1 hour or more until leaves pull out easily.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 12mg4%
- Sodium 520mg22%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Do not rush the steaming. Artichokes are done when a leaf pulls free with gentle pressure.
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