How to Make The Best Stuffed Artichokes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Artichokes are a popular vegetable known for their unique flavor and versatility in the kitchen. While they may seem intimidating to cook with, stuffed artichokes are a delicious and impressive dish that are surprisingly easy to make. This recipe for The Best Stuffed Artichokes will guide you through the process of preparing and cooking this popular dish, making it the perfect addition to any dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large whole artichokes
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 ½ cups plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Stand Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all your ingredients.
  • Cut top 1/4 of an artichoke off and discard. Trim off the top 1/2 inch from remaining leaves. Cut off bottom inch from stalk to create a flat bottom. Turn artichoke upside down and bang on surface to loosen the leaves.
  • Zest 3/4 teaspoon of lemon zest from the lemon and set aside. Cut lemon in half and rub cut leaves and stem of artichoke with lemon. Repeat artichoke prep with remaining artichokes.
  • Combine reserved lemon zest with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and stir well.
  • Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly into all the artichoke leaves, avoiding the thistle leaves in the direct center. Work mixture evenly into each crevice of each artichoke until all of the mixture is used.
  • Pour water in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Add remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Set artichokes in the pot so that they are touching, so that they may remain upright during cooking. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the leaves release very easily, about 1 hour.
  • Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with more parsley if desired.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 1217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Potassium: 381mg