Stuffed Artichokes with Peppers Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for stuffed artichokes with yellow peppers, seasoned with fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. A light and flavorful side dish, perfect to accompany main courses.
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the artichokes, removing the toughest leaves and thorny tips.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and acidify it with the juice of one lemon.
- Boil the artichokes in the acidulated water for about 10 minutes or until tender but still firm.
- Drain the artichokes and let them cool on a serving plate.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the yellow peppers and some fresh parsley.
- Season the pepper mixture with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to your personal taste.
- Carefully fill the artichokes with the pepper mixture, being careful not to break them.
- Drizzle the stuffed artichokes with the juice of the second lemon, adjust with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
To give a special twist to the recipe, you can add toasted pine nuts to the filling for a surprising crunch, or garnish each artichoke with a thin slice of pecorino romano before serving, for a savory contrast that will enhance the sweetness of the yellow peppers. Remember that culinary art is also about creativity! Feel free to customize this recipe according to your personal tastes or those of your guests, perhaps by adding aromatic herbs like thyme or basil to further perfume the dish. Enjoy your meal!