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Stuffed Artichokes Recipe

Stuffed Artichokes Recipe

5 from 20 reviews

These Stuffed Artichokes are a delicious and impressive dish perfect for a special occasion or as a flavorful side. Tender artichokes are filled with a savory breadcrumb mixture, baked to perfection, and served with a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

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Artichokes:

  • 4 large artichokes (trimmed and stems removed)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Breadcrumb Mixture:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Sicilian oregano (or Italian oregano)
  • 1/2 cup parsley (minced)
  • 1 1/4 cups Pecorino Romano (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

Sauce:

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs (optional, if there are extra breadcrumbs add no more than 3 tablespoons to the sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and set the rack to the middle level.
  2. Prepare Artichokes: Trim and prepare the artichokes, then soak in lemon water.
  3. Make Breadcrumb Mixture: Combine all breadcrumb ingredients and season to taste.
  4. Stuff Artichokes: Spread leaves apart and stuff artichokes generously.
  5. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place stuffed artichokes in a baking dish.
  6. Prepare Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in the baking dish.
  7. Bake: Drizzle olive oil and sauce over artichokes, cover with foil, and bake.
  8. Finish Baking: Remove foil, bake until tender, and broil for color if desired.
  9. Optional Sauce Enhancement: Adjust sauce to taste and texture if desired.
  10. Serve: Serve artichokes in a bowl with sauce on top or as a dip.

Notes

  • Do not overpack the artichokes with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Test for doneness by checking the tenderness of the artichoke leaves.
  • Adjust seasoning of the sauce to personal preference.

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Keywords: Stuffed Artichokes, Artichoke Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Baked Artichokes