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Stuffed Artichokes

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • Cold water, as needed
  • 3 to 4 lemons, juiced, divided
  • 6 medium artichokes, stems trimmed
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup coarse bread crumbs, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 bunch curly parsley, stemmed, washed, dried and chopped
  • 1 small or 1/2 medium bulb fennel, tough outer layer removed, halved
  • lengthwise, cut into thin slices and very roughly chopped
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup fontina cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Kosher salt

Details

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare a bowl of cold water large enough to hold the 6 artichoke hearts. Add
the juice of 2 lemons to the water. Use a paring knife to trim the dark green
skin from the stem and the base of each artichoke. Also slice about 2 to 3
inches off the top. In a circular motion, using a paring knife or peeler or your
hands, peel the outer, dark green bitter layer of the heart until the fleshly,
light green part is exposed. Trim and leave about 2 to 3 inches of the stem.
(Chef's Note: Since the stem is edible, why cut it off? Plus, the stem makes for
a more beautiful presentation.) Use a tablespoon to scoop out the "hay" or
"choke" from the center of each artichoke. Squeeze some of the remaining lemon
juice over the artichoke, if desired, rubbing the lemon directly on them to
prevent them from discoloring, then submerge them in the lemon water.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil, the bread crumbs, parsley and
fennel with the fontina and Parmesan. Stir to blend. Season with salt, to taste.
Remove the artichokes from the water, pat dry and transfer them to a bowl.
Reseason with salt and drizzle them with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stuff
each artichoke with the bread crumb mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
Don't be afraid to pack the stuffing into each artichoke. Arrange them close
together in the dish so they steam a little and create moisture as they cook.
Top the artichokes with any remaining stuffing. Add a little water to the bottom
of the baking dish to prevent the artichokes from drying out or scorching on the
bottom as they cook. Cover the dish with a tight layer of aluminum foil and put
the baking dish in the center of the oven.
After 45 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Test the most tender part of
the artichoke, where the stem and the heart meet, with the tip of a knife. The
knife should pierce and remove without resistance. Remove the foil and put the
dish under a broiler for 5 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven and
allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Cut each artichoke in half to
reveal the stuffing, arrange on serving plates and serve.

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