Stuffed Grilled Artichokes

For those special days when you feel like making something different. Artichokes are wonderful source of Calcium and can be stuffed with many things.

Ingredients:

2 Artichokes

Stuffing:

1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp crushed black pepper
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup parmesan/ mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1tsp chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped onions
1tbslp Olive Oil

Method:

1. Remove the outer leaves of Artichoke
2. Blanch it ( In Boiling water for 20min and then in ice cold water)
3. Cut the Artichoke into half lengthwise
4. Scoop out the hairy part. This will create a cup shaped space in the bottom of each half.
5. Mix all the ingredients well. Save a little cheese
6. Heat the grill.
7. Put little oil on the inner side of artichokes.
8. Put the artichokes with leafy side up and grill till you see clear marks.
9. Put the stuffing and top it off with cheese
10. Preheat the oven to 350F. Cook the artichokes for 15min.

Serve hot