Mediterranean Stuffed Artichokes: The Perfect Party Appetizer!!

Printable Recipe:https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/mediterranean-stuffed-artichokes/

Ingredients
4 globe artichokes
3-4 lemons
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated garlic (about 4 cloves)
1/4 cup olive oil
3-4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 and 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (unseasoned)
15-20 pitted Kalamata Olives, roughly chopped
2-3 roasted red peppers from the jar, diced
3-4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
optional: 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
Prepare the Artichokes:

Keep a large bowl that can hold all of the artichokes ready with acidulated water. Acidulated water is just cold water with plenty of freshly squeezed lemons in it. This will keep the artichokes from turning brown.

Using kitchen scissors, cut off the tips of the leaves (about 1/3-1/2) and discard them. Remove the bottom 2-3 layers of leaves and cut off the stem so that the artichokes can sit flat. Using a pearing knife or a peeler, remove the first layer from the stem and cut off the bottom dry and fibrous part. Place the prepared stems in the acidulated water.

Cut off the top (pointy) portion (about 1-inch) of the artichoke and discard it. Gently pull the artichoke to loosen the leaves. Remove the center leaves using the back of a spoon. Also remove the hairy choke and discard it.

Squeeze lemon juice all over the artichokes and place them in the bowl of lemon water as you prepare the rest of them.

Bring a large pot of water with a few lemons in it to a boil. Add 1-2 teaspoons of salt and the artichokes.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook the artichokes for approximately 25 minutes or until the bottom parts are fork tender. Remove the artichokes from the pot and place them upside down on a clean kitchen towel to absorb the water.

Make the Filling:

Cook the scallions in the olive oil over medoium heat for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Season them with a pinch of salt and add the garlic. Warm through for a few seconds and then remove the pan from the heat.
Place the breadcrumbs to a large mixing bowl. Add the scallion mixture to the breadcrumbs along with all of the remaining ingredients. Toss together and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C.
Place the artichokes in a 9 by 13-inch baking pan or in a large cast iron skillet. Add about a half inch of water or broth to the bottom of the pan.
Fill the artichokes with the breadcrumb mixture.
Bake in the center rack for about 45 minutes. The breadcrumb filling should be golden and crisp.
Kali Orexi!

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