4 large artichokes
Stuffing
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 chopped onion
1 cup couscous
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 large artichokes
Stuffing
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 chopped onion
1 cup couscous
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
1
Trim the stems of the artichokes and remove the tough outer leaves
2
Place the artichokes in a large pot, cover with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil
Reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until tender
Drain and reserve
3
Gently pull out the fuzzy choke from each artichoke with your fingers and discard
4
Using a spatula, remove the fibrous part of the leaves and discard
Reserve the artichokes
Stuffing
1
In a pan, melt half the butter over high heat and sauté the onion until golden brown
Add the couscous and cook for 1 minute
2
Add the hot broth and stir to combine
Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes
3
Remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork
Add the remaining butter, cranberries, pistachios, parsley, salt, and pepper
Mix well
4
Stuff the artichokes with the couscous mixture and serve.