BAKED ARTICHOKES WITH OLIVES AND RICOTTA CHEESE

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Baked Artichokes with Olives and Ricotta Cheese image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 cup Nicoise olives, pitted
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup Spanish capers
8 globe artichokes, cleaned and stored in a bowl of water mixed with juice of 1 lemon
One 14-ounce can peeled San Marzano tomatoes, broken apart with your hands
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
Canola oil, for frying
1/4 cup fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • In a shallow Dutch oven or braising pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the olives, white wine and capers and cook about 2 minutes.
  • Halve 6 of the cleaned artichokes and place them in the braising liquid. Add the tomatoes and their liquid and season with salt and pepper. Be sure to taste, as the olives and capers can make the sauce very salty. Cover the mixture, bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat until the artichokes are tender (a knife should go through without resistance) and the liquid has reduced by half, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drop dollops of the ricotta cheese on each artichoke, then top with the grated Pecorino. Bake in the oven covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • In the meantime, heat 2 inches canola oil in a Dutch oven or fryer to 350 degrees F. Slice the remaining 2 artichokes extremely thin using a mandolin slicer or by hand. Pat the slices dry with paper towels. Drop the artichoke slices into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
  • Top the baked artichoke with the fried artichoke slices and tarragon serve.

Usman Mughal
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight. I'm sure it will be delicious!


MUHAMMAD SULIMAN
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I can't wait to make this recipe for my friends.


Batulu Bonina
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This is the best baked artichoke recipe I've ever tried.


Lindsey Nettles
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I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a keeper!


Arshad Hussain
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Thanos Mourtz
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I'm allergic to ricotta cheese, so I used cottage cheese instead. It was a good substitute.


Greny Myrthil
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I didn't have any olives, so I used sun-dried tomatoes instead. It was still delicious!


Onalenna Maswabi
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The artichokes were a bit tough. I think I cooked them for too long.


Dona Bou Nicolas
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Mohammed Mohsen
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Amirlan Tumurbaatar
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to share.


Miss Wish
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover artichokes.


Andrew Calzadilla
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I love the way the artichokes look when they're baked. They're so pretty!


Obaapaadepa Papabiellen
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These artichokes are so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


adv nafesa
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I've never made artichokes before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!


rasek molla
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The artichokes are so delicious!


Kee Yan Music
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I love the combination of artichokes, olives, and ricotta cheese in this dish. The flavors go so well together.


Zihadi Moslim
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These baked artichokes are a great appetizer or side dish. They're easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Brian Neas
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The artichokes are so easy to prepare and the filling is delicious. I love that you can use different types of olives and cheeses to create different flavor combinations.


Shokti Roy
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This baked artichoke dish was a hit at our dinner party! The artichokes were tender and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. Everyone loved them!