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Artichokes With Pesto-cannellini Spread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 3 medium artichokes
  • 2 tbsps (1/2 oz) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (16-oz) can cannellini or other white beans, drained
  • 1/4 c sliced fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsps Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp commercial pesto sauce
  • 2 tbsps water

Directions
  • Step #1 Cut off stems of artichokes; remove bottom leaves.
  • Step #2 Trim about 1/2 inch from top of each artichoke.
  • Step #3 Place artichokes, stem ends down, In a large-ish Dutch oven filled two-thirds with water.
  • Step #4 Add juice to water; bring to a boil.
  • Step #5 Cover up, reduce heat, & let simmer 40 mins or until a leaf near the center of artichoke pulls out easily.
  • Step #6 Place artichokes, stem sides up, on a rack to drain.
  • Step #7 Remove bottom leaves & tough outer leaves from artichokes; remove fuzzy thistle from bottoms with a spoon.
  • Step #8 Mash beans in a medium bowl; stir in the parsley & remaining ingredients.
  • Step #9 Spoon bean spread into centers of artichokes.
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