Artichokes Stuffed With Millet And June Peas Recipe
- 12 whl fresh artichokes
- 3 x lemons, halved Salt to taste
- 1 1/2 c. whole hulled millet
- 1 1/2 c. shelled fresh peas
- 8 x finely shredded lemon verbena leaves, (optional)
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Edible flowers for garnish, (optional)
- 12 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE
- Cooked artichokes can be stored in their liquid in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Filled artichokes should be served within a few hrs.
- Cut off stems and rough outer leaves of artichokes.
- Place artichokes and lemon halves in a pot with salted water to cover.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel (the towel holds the artichokes down, so they will cook proportionately) and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook till artichokes are tender in center when pierced with a knife, about 20 min.
- Remove artichokes from water and let cold.
- Spread center leaves and scrape out the chokes.
- Heat small skillet over medium heat.
- Add in millet and cook, stirring constantly, till light brown and fragrant.
- Put toasted millet into a large pot.
- Add in 2 3/4 c. water and salt to taste.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 min.
- Have some boiling water ready.
- Add in 1/4 c. boiling water to millet with the peas and lemon verbena if using.
- Stir quickly with fork, cover again and cook over low heat for 10 min.
- Remove pot from heat and let stand, covered, 15 min.
- Add in extra virgin olive oil and mix gently.
- When ready to serve, drain artichokes upside down for a few min, then stuff with filling.
- Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with edible flowers if you like.
artichokes, lemons, millet, fresh peas, lemon verbena leaves, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil edible flowers
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/artichokes-stuffed-with-millet-and-june-peas-69943 (may not work)