5.0 from 15 votes
Lidia's Mushroom and Black Olive Stuffed Artichokes
A wonderful way to stuff artichokes. Can be served as a large appetizer or even a main course.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 448 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 artichokes large, tops cut off, and each leaf tip snipped; stem removed (reserve)
- ½ onion large, finely chopped
- 4 oz mushrooms diced
- ½ red pepper or a combination of red and green or yellow diced into small pieces
- stems from the artichokes peeled and diced
- ⅓ cup black olives diced
- 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin (half in filling, half used to cook)
- 8 oz breadcrumbs fresh or slightly dry
- 2 tbsp white wine
- salt and pepper
- 7 oz water 6-8 oz, depending
- 2 cloves garlic or more, smashed
- ½ tsp kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- First, wash the artichokes and remove the fuzzy choke inside. (TIP: I discovered that a grapefruit spoon works perfectly!) If you've never done this before, it's super easy: just put both thumbs inside and push toward the outside to make room in the center, then scoop out the fuzzy center!
- Next, saute the onion in about 2 tbsp olive oil for about 3 minutes, then add the mushrooms, peppers, and artichoke stems and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the olives, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Now add the breadcrumbs and some white wine to make a moist stuffing.
- Fill each artichoke with the stuffing, gently pushing down until full. If you have any leftover stuffing, push it in between the outer leaves.
- Place the water, the leftover 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic and salt in a pot which can accommodate all four artichokes, then place the artichokes upright in the pot and cover.
- Turn burner on to medium high heat until the water comes to a boil, then turn down, and simmer/steam (make sure to add water if too much evaporates) for 45 minutes to an hour or until artichokes are tender.
- Check by pulling a leaf, and if it comes out easily, it's ready. Serve on its own or as a side dish; just delicious!
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Notes
- Omit the mushrooms or olives if you don't like them.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
743mg
(21%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
527IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 527IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.