Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Italian Stuffed Artichokes is a Mediterranean recipe that serves 4. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 243 calories, 11g of protein, and 12g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It works well as an affordable hor d'oeuvre. This recipe from Taste of Home requires lemon peel, salt, parsley, and pepper.
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 1 in. from the tops. Using kitchen scissors, snip off tips of outer leaves; brush cut edges with lemon juice. Stand artichokes in a Dutch oven; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until leaves near the center pull out easily.
Invert artichokes to drain; let stand for 10 minutes. With a spoon, carefully scrape out the fuzzy center portions of artichokes and discard.
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon peel, pepper and salt.
Add olive oil; mix well. Gently spread artichoke leaves apart; fill with bread crumb mixture.
Place in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until filling is lightly browned.