Cheese-and Prosciutto-Stuffed Artichokes

Cheese-and Prosciutto-Stuffed Artichokes

SERVINGS: 4

4 lg artichokes
1½ c fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (about 3 slices)
1¼ oz provolone, diced (¼")
¼ c chopped parsley
3 thin slices prosciutto, finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed

1. HEAT oven to 400°F. Remove artichoke stems and trim 1" from leaves.
2. BLANCH in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain. Scoop out center leaves and chokes.
3. COMBINE bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, prosciutto, and oil. Spoon into artichokes. Stand in 8" x 8" pan. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Add garlic and 1 cup water.
4. COVER and bake until bottoms are tender, about 1 hour.

NUTRITION (per serving) 250 cal, 12 g pro, 28 g carb, 6 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 11 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 470 mg sodium

Courtesy of Prevention.com