Stuffed Articokes

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I love artichokes. Mom stuffed hers and cooked it on the stove and then broiled them to achieve a golden color.




Ingredients:

4-6 artichokes (the smaller ones are tastier but the big work well too)
1 cup of fresh Italian parsley chopped finely
4-6 cloves garlic chopped finely
1/2 grated cheese
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Cut the base off (the handle) of each artichoke. Cutting the ends help them sit stable in your pan.
Cut the ends off the top leaves and discard any loose leaves. You may peel the base piece (the handle) and cut it into pieces or discard it.
Hit each artichoke-gently- upside down on the counter top to open them up for the stuffing mixture.
Rinse under cold water
Pat dry
Get a shallow pan or pot with a cover -Pick one preferably with a lot of surface area.The artichokes should fit snugly and stand up.
Add the parsley and garlic to a food processor and chop well
Mix the chopped parsley,garlic,salt,pepper,cheese, olive oil, and breadcrumbs in a bowl thoroughly
Add the stuffing to the inside of each artichoke-gently pressing the mixture down
Place them snugly in the pan and if desired add the cut peeled stems to the pan
Add water to the base of the pan- about 1 cup
Drizzle with olive oil over the top of each artichoke
Cover and cook gently on the stove top for 40 min to 1 hour
Broil at 400 degrees until the top is golden
Add lemon as a garnish
Serve as a side dish or as a main course
Serves 4-6

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