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Stuffed Artichokes

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 320
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 6 Artichokes
  • 6 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 ½ Cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
  • Parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 oz. Parmesan cheese, ground
  • 1 pt. Olive oil
  • Lemons, sliced
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cut off the tops of the artichokes. Snip off the prickly tips of the leaves. Cut off the root end.
  2. 2
    Pound the top of each artichoke on the table to open up the leaves.
  3. 3
    Soak artichokes in salted water for a few minutes, then rinse well.
  4. 4
    Mix bread crumbs, garlic, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, and Parmesan together.
  5. 5
    Pour about 1 pint of olive oil over the mixture and combine well.
  6. 6
    Spoon the bread mixture between and into the leaves of each artichoke.
  7. 7
    Place a round lemon slice on top of each artichoke. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  8. 8
    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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