Baked stuffed artichokes 

Baked stuffed artichokes are a rich side dish suitable for any type of occasion and circumstance, which is easily prepared and has a strong taste. To make them you need artichokes, pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, mint, lemon, oil and aromas: the result is a dish of sure effect and remarkable consistency. The delicious baked stuffed artichokes are made by cleaning the artichokes, putting them in acidulated water, then filling them with breadcrumbs, oil, parsley and pecorino cheese and finally baking them for 20 minutes. Here are the steps for baked stuffed artichokes.

A vegetable of great quality and goodness, artichokes lend themselves to different uses in the kitchen, they are in fact prepared both sautéed and au gratin, in risotto or with fish. They are ideal for preparing tasty and at the same time nutritious dishes including stuffed artichokes. Here's how to make stuffed artichokes, how to prepare in one full swoop the base for a very nutritious first and second course.

Artichokes are an excellent vegetarian dish prepared with a filling of bread crumbs, pecorino cheese, parsley and garlic. The preparation of these artichokes is very simple, without the addition of meat or eggs, and can be served as a side dish, to accompany any second course, or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

Artichokes 

Pecorino cheese 3 tablespoons 

Breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons 

Garlic 1 clove 

Parsley 1 bunch 

Extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons 

Lemons 1 

Mint to taste 

Salt to taste 

Pepper to taste

Preparation

Clean the artichokes, remove the stem, the harder outer leaves and the inner beard, trim them and immerse them for a few minutes in water acidulated with lemon juice. Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley and the clove of garlic and mix everything adding the grated pecorino cheese and a drizzle of oil. In a baking pan greased with oil, distribute the artichokes with the cut part facing upwards, sprinkle with pecorino cheese and the prepared mince to the top, season with pepper, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Finally, season with a few mint leaves, drizzle with a little oil and bake at 180 ° C for about 20 minutes adding water if necessary, then serve on the table.