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Ingredients
- 4 ounce French bread - (1/4 of 1-lb loaf) crusts removed, and bread torn into pcs
- 3/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. purchased unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
- 6 Tbsp. minced fresh mint
- 1/4 c. liquid removed capers
- 6 x anchovy fillets finely minced
- 4 x garlic cloves minced Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1 x lemon halved
- 6 med artichokes
- 2 x garlic cloves halved
Directions
- Place bread in medium bowl. Pour hot water over; soak 5 min. Drain, then squeeze bread dry. Return bread to same bowl. Add in 1/2 c. oil, purchased breadcrumbs, mint, capers, anchovies, and minced garlic; blend well. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fill large bowl with water. Squeeze in juice from lemon.
- Cut off all but 1 1/2 inches of stem from 1 artichoke. Peel stem with vegetable peeler. Starting at bottom of artichoke, snap off outer 3 rows of leaves. Cut off top 1/3 of artichoke. Spread leaves, exposing center. Remove center leaves and bristly choke. Place artichoke in lemon water. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
- Pour cool water into 13- by 9- by 2-inch glass baking dish to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Add in halved garlic.
- Drain artichokes. Pack centers with stuffing. Place artichokes, stuffed-side down, in prepared dish. Drizzle with 1/4 c. oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover dish.
- Bake till tester inserted into artichoke bottoms meets no resistance, about 1 hour 15 min. Place artichokes on platter. Serve hot or possibly at room temperature.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Comments: Mint and capers grow everywhere on Sicily, and anchovies are always available. Here they enhance another island crop: artichokes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 129g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 383 | |
| Calories from Fat 248 | 65% |
| Total Fat 28.06g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 3.95g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium 228mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 29.01g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 1.14g | 1% |
| Protein 6.27g | 10% |
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