Italian Stuffed Artichokes – Discover Authentic Flavor Today
A traditional Italian dish featuring artichokes stuffed with a flavorful mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the artichokes by trimming the stems and removing the tough outer leaves.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the artichokes, pressing down to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed artichokes in a baking dish and add water to the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose artichokes that are firm and heavy for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- Leftover stuffing can be baked in a small dish alongside the artichokes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed artichoke
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg