Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Italian Stuffed Artichokes Recipe (Sicilian Style). These tender artichokes are filled with a savory blend of breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley, creating a dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served as an impressive appetizer at your next dinner party or as a comforting side dish for family meals, these stuffed artichokes are sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the vibrant Mediterranean flavors while savoring every bite of this easy-to-make classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 ½ cups plain Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the artichokes by trimming stems and tough outer leaves. Cut off the top third and snip thorny tips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until slightly moist.
- Stuff each artichoke with the mixture between the leaves and press gently.
- Place in a pot with water halfway up the sides. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly. Cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed artichoke (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg