Easy Stuffed Artichokes

Name: Easy Stuffed Artichokes
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 mediums artichokes; 1 bay leaf; 30 grams minced fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 112 grams cubed Italian bread (1/2-inch cubes); 1 medium lemon, sliced; 8 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 2 Tbsps grated Parmesan cheese; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 4 whole peppercorns

Easy Stuffed Artichokes might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 305 calories, 8g of protein, and 18g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you have parmesan cheese, bay leaf, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Chicken Piccata with Artichokes, Macaroni Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Zucchini and Artichokes, and Italian Steamed Artichokes are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 3/4 in. from the top. Using kitchen scissors, snip off the tips of the outer leaves; brush cut edges with lemon juice.

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Lemon Juice

Artichoke

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Kitchen Scissors

Knife

Stand artichokes in a Dutch oven; add 2 in. of water.

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Artichoke

Water

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Dutch Oven

Add lemon slices, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes or until tender and leaves near the center pull out easily. Invert artichokes to drain. Carefully scrape out fuzzy center portion of artichokes with a spoon and discard.

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Peppercorns

Artichoke

Bay Leaves

Lemon

Salt

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, parsley, cheese, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, garlic, pepper and remaining salt. Gently spread artichoke leaves apart; fill with stuffing.

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Bread Cubes