Stuffed Artichokes

Serves: 3

Fredy Murphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

49

Sweetness

48

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2

Lemons

4 medium

Artichoke

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2

Zest 1 lemon; set zest aside

3

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze juice into a large bowl of water, add lemon rinds

4

Trim artichokes; working with 1 at a time, snap off outer tough bottom leaves

5

Cut off upper third of artichoke

6

Snip remaining leaf tips with scissors

7

Trim long stem leaving a flat bottom

8

Peel stem and place in acidulated water

9

Gently spread artichoke leaves away from center, revealing choke

10

Remove choke with a spoon and discard

11

Place artichoke in acidulated water

12

Repeat with remaining artichokes

13

In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmigiano and Pecorino cheeses, 4 tablespoons oil, parsley, oregano, and lemon zest

14

Season with salt and pepper

15

Remove artichoke stems from water and drain well

16

Chop finely and stir into breadcrumb mixture

17

Remove artichokes from water and drain well

18

Fill each artichoke with 1/4 of breadcrumb mixture; spread leaves to allow stuffing to sit inside, and mound stuffing on top

19

Place 1/2 cup water in bottom of a 9-by-9-inch baking dish

20

Fit artichokes into baking dish

21

Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil

22

Cover with aluminum foil

23

Bake until heart is soft when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 40 minutes

24

Remove foil; bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 10 minutes more

25

Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve on the side