Fresh Artichokes Stuffed

Photo: Lorette

Ingredients

3 large artichokes

3 artichokes stems, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups bread crumbs, seasoned

1 cup parmigiano -reggiano cheese, grated

1/4 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup chicken broth

1 bowl of water with fresh cut lemons ( artichokes once cu

Preparation

Prepare the artichokes by cutting one inch off the top, cut stem and place in lemon water. Snip off the tips of the leaves of the artichoke and remove the choke. Place in lemon water until all have been prepared.

Meanwhile, combine the rest of the ingredients ( artichoke stems, garlic, bread crumbs, cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper), take the artichoke from the water and with a tablespoon fill the middle and separate the leaves and fill with stuffing. Place them in a large pot with 1 cup of the lemon water and chicken broth. Place the lid on and simmer on low heat for 45 to 55 minutes or until the leaves of the artichoke pull off easily.