Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms Cooking method
Ingredients for Artichoke bottoms recipe
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 large artichokes
• 1 tablespoon chopped prosciutto (about 1/2 ounce)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1. Stir lemon juice into 3 cups cold water in a medium bowl. Wash
artichokes with tap water. Bend back the leaves of each artichoke,
snapping them off, until you reach the core of pale inner leaves.
Cut off the sharp tips of the remaining leaves and slice off the stem
near the base; reserve stem. Quickly place the artichoke bottoms into
the lemon water to help prevent discoloration. Remove one artichoke
bottom from lemon water and trim the sides and base with a sharp knife,
removing the tough dark green layer. Using a teaspoon, scoop out and
discard the hairy choke. Return artichokes to lemon water while preparing
the filling.
2. For filling, trim away the dark green layer from each reserved
stem. Dip stems in lemon water, then coarsely chop. Place the chopped
artichoke stems, prosciutto, garlic, mustard, pepper, and olive oil
in a small bowl. Drain artichoke bottoms. Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons
of filling into each artichoke bottom, mounding the filling slightly,
if necessary.
3. Bring 1/4 cup water to boiling in medium skillet. Carefully add
the stuffed artichoke bottoms. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20
to 25 minutes or until the artichoke bottoms can be pierced easily
with a fork.
4. Transfer artichokes to a baking sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Broil 5 to 6 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until the
cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve warm. Makes 2 servings.
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