Baked Artichokes With Breadcrumbs Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, toasted

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon chives, cut into 1/2-inch lengths

1/2 teaspoon minced lemon zest

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

2 artichokes, trimmed, with top 1/4 cut off

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine breadcrumbs, oil, chives, lemon zest, garlic, and cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Cut off the top quarter of the artichokes lengthwise, and remove the chokes.

Season artichokes with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Divide the bread mixture among the four artichoke halves, packing it into the cavities.

Place artichokes in a pan just large enough to hold them. Add about 1/2 inch of water, and cover tightly with foil.

Bake until the artichokes are tender and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about an hour.