Carciofi Ripieni - Stuffed Artichokes Recipe

Ingredients (to serve 4 as a antipasto or vegetarian secondo)

• 4 large globe artichokes 1 lemon Salt

For the stuffing:

• 100g (4 oz.) bread crumbs (or crumbed crustless bread) 
• 50g (2 oz.) grated cheese (parmesan and/or pecorino) 
• 1 small clove of garlic, finely minced 
• A few stalks of fresh parsley, finely minced 
• 1 egg 
• Salt and pepper, to taste Artichoke stems, peeled and finely chopped (optional)

For the baking:

• Water or white wine 
• Olive oil, q.b. 
• Salt and pepper

Directions