Description
Ina Garten’s Stuffed Artichokes bring Italian coastal elegance to your dinner table with luxurious breadcrumb and herb layers. Herbs, garlic, and parmesan create a rich Mediterranean experience you cannot resist exploring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large globe artichokes
- 4 ounces (113 grams) of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 4 tablespoons of chopped parsley
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon of capers, halved
- 2 ounces (57 grams) of pitted and chopped black olives
- 3 tablespoons of fresh bread crumbs
Seasonings and Liquids:
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- 120 milliliters (½ cup) of white wine
Instructions
- Prepare the artichokes by gently removing the tough outer leaves, revealing the tender inner core. Using a sharp knife, trim approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from the top of the remaining leaves, creating a flat surface.
- Carefully excavate the fuzzy choke from the center of each artichoke using a spoon, creating a clean, hollow cavity for the stuffing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, briny capers, and sliced olives.
- Season the mixture generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Methodically fill each artichoke’s hollow center with the prepared stuffing, pressing gently to compact the ingredients and create a cohesive filling.
- Select a large, heavy-bottomed casserole dish and coat the bottom with extra virgin olive oil, creating a thin, even layer.
- Arrange the stuffed artichokes in the dish, positioning them snugly to prevent movement during cooking.
- Pour white wine around the artichokes, allowing the liquid to reach approximately 1/2 inch (1.3 centimeters) up the sides of the vegetables.
- Cover the dish with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over medium-low heat for 50-60 minutes, or until the artichokes become fork-tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
Notes
- Vegetarian Delight: Transform this dish into a plant-based masterpiece with simple ingredient swaps that keep all the original flavor and excitement.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare these stunning stuffed artichokes ahead of time, allowing flavors to meld and making dinner party prep a breeze.
- Cooking Time Secret: Gentle simmering coaxes incredible tenderness from the artichokes while building layers of rich, complex taste.
- Flavor-Packed Stuffing: Bread crumbs, fresh herbs, and zesty ingredients work together to elevate humble artichokes into a gourmet experience.
- Artichoke Selection Matters: Seek out large, weighty artichokes with tightly closed leaves to create the perfect edible container for your delicious filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg