Stuffed Artichoke

Ingredients

• 6 large globe artichokes
• 3 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated
• 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, cut in half
• 2 ounces black olives, stoned and chopped
• Salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• Olive oil
• 1/4 pint white wine

Directions

Remove the large outside leaves from the artichokes. Cut 1-inch off the top of the remaining leaves and scoop out the choke from the center of the artichoke.

Make the stuffing by mixing together the remaining ingredients, except the oil and wine, and fill the center of the artichokes. Cover the bottom of a heavy casserole, large enough to hold the artichokes comfortably, with olive oil. Heat until it is warm, then add the artichokes. Pour over the white wine,cover and simmer gently for about 1 hour.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Two Fat Ladies
Submitted By: Christina Zompakos
czompakos@raytel.com
Stuffed Artichoke