Dinner

Grecian Stuffed Artichokes is for Dinner.

Grecian Stuffed Artichokes takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Grecian Stuffed Artichokes takes 50 minutes to cook.

Grecian Stuffed Artichokes makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Grecian Stuffed Artichokes are:

4 small artichokes
4 lemon wedges
Vegeatable cooking spray
1/2 cup of soft breadcrumbs
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
3 Tbs. crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbs. sliced ripe olives
1 tsp. dried whole basil
1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
14 tsp. cracked black pepper

Here is how you make Grecian Stuffed Artichokes:

Wash artichokes by plunging up amd down in cold water. Cut off stem ends; trim 1/2 inch from top of each artichoke. Remove any loose bottom leaves from artichokes. With a sissors, trim away about 1/4th of each outer leaf. Rub tops and edges of each artichoke with a little lemon juice to prevent discoloration.Place artichokes in a pan; add water to a depth of one inch. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 22 to 25 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; let cool. Spread leaves apart; scrape out the fuzzy thistle center (choke) with a spoon, and discard. Set artichokes aside.Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium high heat until hot. Add shallots; saute until tender. Remove from heat. Add breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients; toss gently . Spoon breadcrumb mixture into artichoke cavities, Place artichokes in a shallow baking dish. You can top with a Tbs. of marinara if desired. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Yield 4 servings, one artichoke per person.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEFSOPHIE.

The nutritional information for Grecian Stuffed Artichokes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 190.7

• Total Fat: 4.1 g
• Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
• Sodium: 765.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
• Protein: 8.3 g