Stuffed Artichokes with Garlic Herb Crumbs Recipe
If vegetables had a diva, it’d be the artichoke—dramatic, layered, and demanding way too much attention before you get to the good part.
But baby, once you stuff that spiky queen with golden garlic herb crumbs, she becomes the Beyoncé of your dinner table—flawless and show-stopping.
This recipe transforms an intimidating thistle into a tender, flavorful masterpiece with a crispy crown worthy of applause and maybe a slow clap.
It’s vegan, it’s fancy, and it screams, “Yes, I do have my life together—at least in the kitchen.”
Bonus? No animals were harmed, only egos.
Stuffed Artichokes with Garlic Herb Crumbs Recipe
If vegetables had a diva, it’d be the artichoke—dramatic, layered, and demanding way too much attention before you get to the good part.But baby, once you stuff that spiky queen with golden garlic herb crumbs, she becomes the Beyoncé of your dinner table—flawless and show-stopping.This recipe transforms an intimidating thistle into a tender, flavorful masterpiece with a crispy crown worthy of applause and maybe a slow clap.It’s vegan, it’s fancy, and it screams, “Yes, I do have my life together—at least in the kitchen.”Bonus? No animals were harmed, only egos.
Ingredients
- 4 large artichokes
- 2 cups breadcrumbs whole wheat or classic
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes for spicy flair
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Trim artichokes: Cut stems, slice the top, and snip pointy leaf tips—give them a haircut.
- Steam artichokes in a large pot for 30–35 minutes until outer leaves pull off easily.
- While they soften, mix breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Drizzle in lemon juice and olive oil. Stir until crumbs are moist and hold together.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once steamed, cool slightly, then remove the fuzzy choke using a spoon—no one needs that drama.
- Gently pull leaves apart and stuff crumb mixture inside every layer like secrets in a group chat.
- Place artichokes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 7 minutes until crumbs are golden and irresistible.
- Serve with lemon wedges and smug satisfaction.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 235
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Folate: 30%
- Iron: 17%
- Vitamin K: 29%
- Magnesium: 12%
💡 Notes & Flavor Tips
- Add nutritional yeast to the crumb mix for a cheesy twist with zero dairy drama.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if your stomach throws shade.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing for a tangy pop.
- Want it extra crunchy? Toss a few pine nuts in the mix.
- Pair it with a glass of something sparkly and that apron you pretend is just for show.
