Stuffed
ArtichokeThe
best artichokes to use are round and squatty
- 1 cup
Turano Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs (per artichoke)
- ¼ cup parmesan
cheese
- 1 TBSP. Fresh garlic (chopped)
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 TBSP. Chopped parsley
- ¼ cup olive oil + 2 TBSP.
- Juice from 1 lemon
Remove tough outer
leaves then trim top by approximately 1" inch.
Cut stem to make a flat bottom
Spread leaves to open center and
with a spoon remove the spiney choke from the center. Brush artichoke with lemon juice to
prevent turning dark.
Place artichoke
in a microwaveable bowl, add water half way to the top of the
choke, cover and place in microwave, high for ten minutes.
Save liquid. Allow choke to cool
slightly in order to handle.
In a bowl mix all
other ingredients,then separate leaves enough to fill in
between and fill the center to hold all the crumbs
Place artichoke
back into bakeable bowl slowly; pour the liquid over the artichoke
then drizzle with remainder of oil. Cover then bake at 375 degrees
for 10 minutes or until outer leaves easily pull away
May be served hot from the oven or
at room temperature
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