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Steamed and Stuffed Artichokes

This Steamed & Stuffed Artichoke Recipe is super EASY! Follow this recipe for a step-by-step guide to prep, steam, and stuff artichokes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 578kcal
Author: Chef Cindy

Ingredients

Steamed Artichoke

  • 2 artichokes
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns

Breadcrumb Mixture:

  • 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup olive oil add up to 2 tablespoons additional for more moist mixture
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Prep Artichokes

  • Cut off the bottom of each artichoke. Remove lowest leaves near the stem that are badly damaged or don’t form the outer petals covering the choke. (Make sure to compost the trimmings!)
  • Slice 1 inch off top of artichoke. Trim off pointy tops on outer petals, as they can stay a little sharp, even after cooking.
  • Spread the leaves apart under running cold water to clean out any residual dirt or grit.
  • Dip the bottom of the artichoke stem into lemon juice or brush it onto exposed areas using a pastry brush.

Steam Artichokes

  • Place the steamer basket in a large pot with enough water to reach the bottom of the basket but not flowing over.
  • Add the thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, and a few slices of lemon to the water.
  • Bring to a gentle boil and steam the artichokes for approximately 30 - 45 minutes.

Stuff and Bake Artichokes

  • Mix together breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, olive oil, and parmesan cheese.
  • Spread leaves apart on the steamed artichoke and stuff breadcrumb mixture between the leaves.
  • Bake the stuffed artichokes covered at 375° F for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for five minutes longer.

Notes

It helps to have bowls on the table to discard leaves after eating!
Only cut the artichokes when you're planning to eat it to prevent browning.
Apply some fresh lemon juice to any cut areas on the artichoke to help slow down any browning. 
Be sure to buy artichokes close to the time you plan to cook them and make sure to check the storage instructions mentioned above.
It's important to trim off any pointy parts to make eating easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 7mg