Description
Ina Garten’s stuffed artichokes showcase Mediterranean flavors with parmesan, breadcrumbs, and herbs. Cooks can prepare these elegant appetizers in under an hour, delighting guests with a classic Italian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large globe artichokes
- 4 oz (113 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 4 tbsps chopped parsley
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, halved
- 2 oz (57 g) pitted and chopped black olives
- 3 tbsps fresh bread crumbs
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- 120 ml (½ cup) white wine
Instructions
- Artichoke Preparation: Gently strip away tough outer leaves, exposing the tender inner core. Trim approximately 1 inch from the leaf tops using a sharp knife, creating a flat surface.
- Cavity Creation: Extract the fuzzy choke from each artichoke’s center with a spoon, forming a clean hollow space for stuffing.
- Stuffing Composition: Blend breadcrumbs, onion, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, tomatoes, capers, and olives in a mixing bowl. Season thoroughly with salt and black pepper, ensuring a robust flavor profile.
- Filling Technique: Densely pack the artichoke cavities with the prepared mixture, pressing firmly to create a compact, well-integrated stuffing.
- Cooking Preparation: Coat a large casserole dish with extra virgin olive oil. Nestle the stuffed artichokes snugly within the dish, minimizing movement during cooking.
- Liquid Integration: Delicately pour white wine around the artichokes, allowing the liquid to reach halfway up the vegetable sides.
- Final Cooking Process: Cover the dish with a tight lid and simmer over medium-low heat for 50-60 minutes. The artichokes are ready when fork-tender and the flavors have harmoniously melded together.
Notes
- Leaf Selection: Choose fresh, firm artichokes with tightly closed, deep green leaves to ensure optimal flavor and texture.
- Cleaning Technique: Rinse artichokes thoroughly under cold water and pat dry to remove any dirt or debris before preparation.
- Stuffing Tip: Pack stuffing mixture gently but firmly to prevent it from falling apart during cooking, ensuring each bite is flavorful and cohesive.
- Wine Pairing: Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to enhance the dish’s depth and complement the artichoke’s natural earthiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg