EASY STUFFED ARTICHOKES

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Christmas Eve at our house isn't the same until I set out a platter of these succulent stuffed artichokes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium artichokes
8 teaspoons lemon juice
1 medium lemon, sliced
4 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, divided
4 cups cubed Italian bread (1/2-inch cubes)
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 3/4 in. from the top. Using kitchen scissors, snip off the tips of the outer leaves; brush cut edges with lemon juice., Stand artichokes in a Dutch oven; add 2 in. of water. Add lemon slices, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes or until tender and leaves near the center pull out easily. Invert artichokes to drain. Carefully scrape out fuzzy center portion of artichokes with a spoon and discard., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, parsley, cheese, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon zest, garlic, pepper and remaining salt. Gently spread artichoke leaves apart; fill with stuffing. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; drizzle with remaining oil. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until heated through and stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 945mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Adel Jouini
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these turned out terrible.


frank oti
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This was a waste of time and ingredients.


Wendy Arellanes
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I would not make this again.


Shannon Carrier
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Not my favorite recipe, but it was easy to make.


Evelyn Ariana
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These were okay, but I've had better.


Faris Munassi
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The artichokes were a little tough, but the stuffing was good.


Glorious Good
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These were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Kikonde Jackson
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I've never made stuffed artichokes before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.


Arya Universal
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were easy to make and looked really impressive.


Waseem Laghari
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed these. The stuffing was so good that it made me forget that I was eating artichokes.


Chahd Riahi
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These were a little more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The artichokes were delicious and the stuffing was amazing.


Daniel Sterling
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I love stuffed artichokes, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The artichokes were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.


Jamie Badger
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These stuffed artichokes were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more garlic to the stuffing.


Squiz Tube
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I'm so glad I did! These were delicious.


Notyad Manns
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I've made stuffed artichokes before, but this recipe is by far the best. The artichokes were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was amazing.


Jeia Jeia
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These stuffed artichokes were a hit at my dinner party! They were easy to make and so delicious. Everyone loved them.