Artichokes Stuffed With Lemon Garlic Breadcrumbs Recipe
- 2 c. Fresh breadcrumbs from French bread, crustless
- 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh oregano, minced
- 3 x Cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon peel, grated
- 6 med Artichokes*
- 2 Tbsp. Butter, (1/4 stick) cut into 6 pcs
- 1/2 c. Water, (or possibly more) Lemon wedges
- *To prepare the artichokes: Squeeze juice from 2 lemon halves into large bowl of cool water; add in squeezed lemon halves.
- Cut off top half of each artichoke and throw away.
- Cut off stem of artichoke.
- Starting at base, bend tough outer leaves back and snap off where they break naturally, leaving tender inner leaves.
- Using small sharp knife, trim outside of base till no dark green areas remain.
- Scoop out fibrous choke and small purple-tipped leaves, using spoon.
- Rub exposed areas with lemon half.
- Place in lemon water till ready to use or possibly up to 2 hrs.
- Heat oven to 400 F. Mix breadcrumbs and oil in medium bowl.
- Spread mix on large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake till golden brown on edges, stirring occasionally, about 10 min.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Fold in lemon juice, oregano, garlic and lemon peel.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain artichokes.
- Gently pull leaves outward from center till leaves open slightly.
- Fill artichoke cavities with bread stuffing.
- Pack stuffing between leaves.
- Place artichokes in 13x9x2 glass baking dish.
- Dot tops with butter.
- Pour 1/2 c. water into dish.
- Cover dish with foil; bake till wooden skewer pierces artichokes easily; adding more water as necessary, about 40 min.
- Remove foil.
- Continue baking till tops are golden brown, about 20 min.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
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fresh breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, fresh oregano, garlic, lemon peel, artichokes, butter, water
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/artichokes-stuffed-with-lemon-garlic-breadcrumbs-69942 (may not work)