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stuffed artichokes

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

This Maltese recipe is usually associated with Lent and fasting for Easter.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For stuffed artichokes

  • 4
    globe artichokes, halved
  • 1
    lemon, juiced
  • 4
    heads garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 Tbsp
    finely chopped parsley
  • 4
    olives, chopped (black or green)
  • 4
    anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
  • 1 6-oz can
    tuna
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make stuffed artichokes

  • 1
    Soak the artichokes in a bowl of water mixed with the lemon juice.
  • 2
    Turn the artichokes upside-down. Bounce them against a table. This will make it easier to fill.
  • 3
    In a bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, olives, anchovy and tuna.
  • 4
    Divide the mixture into 4 portions. Fill in between the artichoke leaves and in the center. Place stuffed artichokes in pot filled with 1 litre of water.
  • 5
    Drizzle the artichokes with the olive oil.
  • 6
    Cook, covered, over low-moderate heat for about 45 minutes or until leaves come away freely.
  • 7
    Drain and serve.
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