Croatia Punjeni Artichoke
Croatia Punjeni Artichoke are a seasonal dish and a different approach how to implement artichokes into your meals.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 globe artichokes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Mrs. Dash
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup white wine
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- ½ white pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 cup peas
Instructions
- First we'll prepare artichokes by removing any old and loose leaves and rinse them. Cut off the stalks using a sharp knife and reserve them for later. Slice about 1'' off the top of each artichoke and remove the choke by scooping it out with a teaspoon.
- Using a medium sized bowl, prepare the stuffing by mixing the breadcrumbs, tomato paste, garlic, parsley, pepper and wine. Season with sweet paprika, salt to taste.
- Stuff the artichokes and place them upright in the center of a large saucepan and fill it halfway in water.
- Once it start boiling reduce the heat and add the bay leaf, then partially cover the pot.
- It depends of the size of the artichokes but average cook for about 1 hour and occasionally keep checking the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to be sure doesn't stick.
- When the artichokes are becoming much softer, scatter the peas, broad beans.
- You'll know they are cooked when you see they are getting tender and soft.
- They are great served warm as an appetizer some warm pita bread.