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A sophisticated dairy-free take on the classic Italian stuffed artichokes from Rome. Baby artichokes are meticulously prepared and filled with a savory mixture of herbs, breadcrumbs, and pine nuts, then braised in white wine and vegetable broth. This labor-intensive appetizer showcases the artichoke's natural flavors while creating an impressive presentation that honors traditional Roman cooking techniques.
Total Time
105 mins
Servings
2
Calories
285
Difficulty
hard
fresh, with tight leaves
for acidulated water and juice
from day-old Italian bread
toasted
minced
finely chopped
finely chopped
rinsed and chopped
divided
such as Pinot Grigio
warm
plus more to taste
freshly ground
Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze juice of 1 lemon into it. Begin preparing artichokes by removing tough outer leaves until you reach pale green tender ones. Cut off top third of each artichoke and trim stem to 1 inch.
Using a melon baller or small spoon, carefully remove the fuzzy choke from center of each artichoke, creating a cavity. Immediately place cleaned artichokes in lemon water to prevent browning.
Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, shaking frequently. Let cool and roughly chop. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, pine nuts, half the garlic, parsley, mint, capers, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Remove artichokes from water and pat dry. Gently spread leaves and fill cavities with breadcrumb mixture, pressing down lightly. Also tuck some filling between the leaves.
In a heavy-bottomed pot wide enough to hold artichokes upright, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Arrange stuffed artichokes upright in pot. Add wine and let it reduce by half. Add warm broth to reach halfway up artichokes. Cover tightly and simmer on low heat.
Continue braising covered for 45-50 minutes, checking liquid level every 15 minutes and adding more broth if needed. Artichokes are done when outer leaves pull away easily and hearts are tender when pierced.
Transfer artichokes to serving plates. If desired, reduce remaining cooking liquid over high heat until syrupy. Drizzle over artichokes and serve warm with lemon wedges.
fresh, with tight leaves
for acidulated water and juice
from day-old Italian bread
toasted
minced
finely chopped
finely chopped
rinsed and chopped
divided
such as Pinot Grigio
warm
plus more to taste
freshly ground
Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze juice of 1 lemon into it. Begin preparing artichokes by removing tough outer leaves until you reach pale green tender ones. Cut off top third of each artichoke and trim stem to 1 inch.
Using a melon baller or small spoon, carefully remove the fuzzy choke from center of each artichoke, creating a cavity. Immediately place cleaned artichokes in lemon water to prevent browning.
Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, shaking frequently. Let cool and roughly chop. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, pine nuts, half the garlic, parsley, mint, capers, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Remove artichokes from water and pat dry. Gently spread leaves and fill cavities with breadcrumb mixture, pressing down lightly. Also tuck some filling between the leaves.
In a heavy-bottomed pot wide enough to hold artichokes upright, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Arrange stuffed artichokes upright in pot. Add wine and let it reduce by half. Add warm broth to reach halfway up artichokes. Cover tightly and simmer on low heat.
Continue braising covered for 45-50 minutes, checking liquid level every 15 minutes and adding more broth if needed. Artichokes are done when outer leaves pull away easily and hearts are tender when pierced.
Transfer artichokes to serving plates. If desired, reduce remaining cooking liquid over high heat until syrupy. Drizzle over artichokes and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Per serving (2 servings)
Calories
285
Daily Value
14%
Dietary Information
Per serving (2 servings)
Calories
285
Daily Value
14%
Dietary Information
Per serving • Based on 2 servings
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Per serving • Based on 2 servings
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
💡 Want personalized DV% based on your health profile? Download the CalorieGram app for customized nutrition tracking tailored to your goals.