Stuffed Artichokes

Name: Stuffed Artichokes
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 larges artichokes; 4 Tbsps drained capers; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil leaves; 59 milliliters chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 170 grams Italian bread, crust trimmed, bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 lemons, halved; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 12 fresh Italian parsley sprigs, for garnish; 79 milliliters chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; 1 kgs plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped; 12 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 whole garlic cloves, smashed

Need a vegan side dish? Stuffed Artichokes could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe makes 12 servings with 167 calories, 5g of protein, and 9g of fat each. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have artichokes, garlic cloves, mint leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into a large pot of cold water; add the squeezed lemon halves and the whole garlic.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Juice

Lemon

Water

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Cut off the top quarter of each artichoke and discard. Use a small sharp knife to trim the stem of the artichokes. Starting at the base, bend the tough outer leaves back and snap off where they break naturally, leaving the tender inner leaves. Trim the outside of the base until no dark green areas remain.

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Artichoke

Base

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Cut the artichokes in half and then into quarters.

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Artichoke

Cut out the fibrous choke and small purple-tipped leaves. Submerge the artichoke quarters in the lemon water. Cover and boil until the artichokes are tender, about 45 minutes.

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Artichoke

Lemon

Water

Drain. Set the artichoke quarters aside to cool to room temperature.

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Artichoke

Mix together lemon juice, herbs, garlic, lemon peel, capers, bread, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper