Description
Culinary mastery shines through in this Italian stuffed artichoke hearts recipe, blending Mediterranean flavors with rustic charm. Elegant ingredients and simple techniques create a delightful dish you’ll savor with genuine pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) or jar (12–16 oz / 340–454 g) artichoke hearts (drained and halved if large)
- ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- ¼ cup parsley, fresh, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ tsp oregano, dried (or Italian seasoning)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
- Extra Parmesan
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for color and freshness)
Instructions
- Preheating Preparation: Set oven to 375°F, creating an ideal thermal environment for transforming artichoke hearts into a golden delicacy.
- Artichoke Preparation: Pat artichoke hearts dry with paper towels, removing excess moisture to enhance flavor concentration and promote optimal roasting.
- Baking Setup: Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent ingredient adhesion and ensure smooth serving.
- Strategic Positioning: Arrange artichoke hearts cavity-side up, maximizing filling potential and promoting uniform heat distribution.
- Filling Construction: Layer ingredients into artichoke heart cavities, blending complementary textures and flavors to create a Mediterranean-inspired culinary experience.
- Precise Filling: Distribute mixture evenly across artichoke hearts, ensuring each bite delivers a balanced and harmonious flavor profile.
- Roasting Process: Transfer dish to preheated oven, allowing ingredients to meld and develop complex taste dimensions through consistent heat exposure.
- Completion Monitoring: Bake until edges become effervescent and surface achieves a rich, golden-brown coloration, signaling peak gastronomic perfection.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat artichoke hearts completely dry to prevent sogginess and enhance crisp texture during roasting.
- Strategic Positioning: Always place artichoke hearts cavity-side up to maximize filling capacity and ensure even heat penetration.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain consistent 375°F oven temperature for optimal golden-brown exterior and perfectly cooked interior.
- Filling Distribution: Distribute stuffing evenly and generously to guarantee balanced flavor in each delectable bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg