Parmesan Stuffed Artichokes

INGREDIENTS:
For 2 stuffed artichokes
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2 tbsp butter
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3 tablespoons garlic, minced
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1 lemon, juiced
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1.5 cups fresh bread crumbs (170 g)
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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2 tbsp of finely chopped fresh rosemary
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grated parmesan cheese, for topping
DIRECTIONS:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Preparing the artichokes: Trim the stem off the artichoke to create a base and also trim 2cm from the top. Also snip 1cm off the pointy top of the outer leaves.
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Remove the leaves from the centre of the artichoke and use a spoon to scrape out the hairs on the heart of the artichoke.
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Cute your lemon in half and rub the cut side on the top of the artichoke to stop it browning.
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In a saucepan, boil 5 cm of salted water. Place the artichokes in the pot cover and boil for 20 minutes, or until tender.
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In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Squeeze in the juice of one lemon. Add in the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Stir until combined.
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Place the artichokes on an oven tray lined with baking paper and fill with the bread crumb mixture. Place the a large amount of the mixture in the centre of the artichoke but also add it into all of the crevices created by the outer leaves. Top with a generous shaving of parmesan.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown Serve with dipping sauce of choice or by itself!