Description
A delicious appetizer featuring fresh artichokes stuffed with a flavorful mixture of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
4 Fresh artichokes
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
3 Minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Artichokes: Rinse artichokes, snap off the outer leaves, and cut the stems for stability.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the Stuffing: In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice until combined.
- Stuff the Artichokes: Pull apart leaves and fill each base with stuffing, drizzling remaining olive oil on top.
- Bake: Place in a baking dish with 1 cup of water, cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
Notes
Can be made vegan with nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan and flaxseed meal as a binder. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed artichoke
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: artichokes, stuffed artichokes, baked artichokes, vegetarian appetizer, Mediterranean recipes
