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Parmesan Baked Artichokes

Savory baked artichokes stuffed with Tuscan bread, Parmigiano Reggiano, parsley, garlic, and egg, finished with a bright lemon-olive oil emulsion.

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Artichoke Tradition with Tuscan Character

Artichokes carry both rustic and elegant appeal. Here they are filled with Tuscan bread, herbs, and Parmigiano, then baked until tender and served with a sharp lemon emulsion that brightens the whole dish.

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Parmesan baked artichokes on lemon emulsion

Recipe Overview

This appetizer brings together the earthy flavor of artichokes with the richness of Parmigiano Reggiano, the texture of Tuscan bread, and the freshness of parsley, garlic, and lemon. It is a strong example of how simple ingredients can create a dish that feels both rustic and elegant on an antipasti menu.

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Connected Experience

The recipe is aligned with your appetizer master template and connected to the Antipasti Station, Menu Builder system, wine pairing structure, and searchable metadata plan for the broader Tuscany Cuisine platform.

Ingredients

Base recipe = 2 servings.
  • 120 g fresh artichoke, trimmed
  • 100 g whole eggs
  • 50 g fresh lemon juice
  • 57 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 80 g Tuscan bread, cubed
  • 3 g garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 g parsley, finely chopped
  • 30 g lemon-olive oil emulsion

Preparation

  1. Clean and halve the artichokes, then cook them in salted boiling water until just tender. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to preserve color and texture, then remove the choke.
  2. Prepare the stuffing by mixing the cubed Tuscan bread with parsley, garlic, grated Parmesan, and beaten eggs until evenly moistened.
  3. Fill the artichoke halves generously with the stuffing mixture.
  4. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 15 minutes, until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
  5. Serve the baked artichokes over a lemon-olive oil emulsion for brightness and balance.

Structured Vegetable Appetizer for Elegant Service

This dish works beautifully on an antipasti menu, in tasting menu service, or as a plated vegetarian starter. The texture of the stuffing and the acidity of the lemon emulsion also make it especially useful for wine pairing and menu search visibility.

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Chef Service Notes

Do not overcook the artichokes before stuffing them. They should remain structured enough to hold their shape during baking. Use fresh lemon juice in the emulsion to keep the final plate bright and balanced against the richness of the cheese and egg-based stuffing.

Dietary Notes

  • Vegetarian as written
  • Contains gluten
  • Contains dairy
  • Contains eggs
Vegetarian note: This recipe contains eggs and dairy. To make it more gluten-friendly for adapted service, use a gluten-free rustic bread in the stuffing while keeping the same flavor structure.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories290 kcal
Protein16 g
Carbohydrates24 g
Fat14 g
Fiber6 g
Cholesterol110 mg
Sodium520 mg