Articiochi alla triestina

A simple, tasty and light recipe typical of the Northeastern Italian regions

Cooking time: 40 mins

Prep time: 30 mins

Ingredients for 4 people

What do you need?

• 6 artichokes.

• 2 garlic cloves.

• 4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.

• Fresh parsley.

• 1 lemon.

• 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

How to proceed?

1. Fill a large bowl with water; Halve and squeeze 1 lemon into it.

2. Trim artichokes: remove tough dark green outer leaves to expose more tender light-green leaves within, then, using a paring knife, cut off top half of each leaf and trim base and stem.

3. Transfer the peeled artichokes to the bowl of lemon and water water as you work. Cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them completely submerged.

4. Chop the garlic and parsley; mix in breadcrumbs, oil, salt and pepper.

5. Insert the mixture between the artichoke leaves.

6. Arrange the artichokes in a pot large enough to hold the artichokes next to each other without dropping them.

7. Fill the pan at half height with water and pour a few tablespoons of oil on the artichokes.

8. Cook over medium heat until the water has evaporated. Serve hot.