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How to Make Nonna's Artichokes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nonna's Artichokes is a classic Italian recipe that has been passed down through generations. This dish is a celebration of simple and fresh ingredients, showcasing the flavor of tender artichokes paired with fragrant garlic, bright lemon, and aromatic herbs.

Throughout Italy, artichokes are revered for their delicate and slightly sweet taste, making them a staple in many traditional Italian recipes. Nonna's version of artichokes offers a comforting and soul-soothing dish that is perf...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large whole artichokes
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs (such as Vigo®)
  • ½ cup minced pecorino Romano cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 1 cup water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Cut the stems and tops off each artichoke. Remove the tough outer leaves. Snip the ends off the remaining leaves with scissors to remove thorns. Remove the tough exterior of the stems and cut them in half. Set aside.
  • Combine bread crumbs, pecorino Romano cheese, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
  • Wiggle an artichoke back and forth with your thumbs to open the leaves. Stuff the bread crumb mixture between multiple leaves and in the center. Repeat with the second artichoke.
  • Place artichokes and stem pieces in a large pan that has a tight-fitting lid. Add wine and water to the pan, making sure not to wet the artichokes. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until you can easily pull an outer leaf off an artichoke, about 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    805 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 2549mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 508mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 828mg

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