Description
Mediterranean Baked Artichoke Hearts offer a delightful blend of herbal seasonings and crisp textures. Garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs elevate this simple side dish that you can savor alongside grilled meats or as a standalone appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) artichoke hearts, canned, quartered, drained
- ¼ cup (60 ml) butter, unsalted, melted
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup (30 g) breadcrumbs, plain
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheating: Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create an ideal cooking surface.
- Preparation: Drain artichoke hearts and thoroughly dry with paper towels, eliminating excess moisture for optimal crispiness.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder in a mixing bowl to create a fragrant base coating.
- Crispy Coating: Blend Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a separate bowl until perfectly integrated.
- Coating Process: Dip each artichoke heart into the butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then roll generously in the Parmesan-breadcrumb blend, pressing gently to secure the coating.
- Baking: Arrange coated artichoke hearts evenly on the prepared baking sheet, then roast in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Finishing: Remove from oven and let cool briefly to set the crispy exterior, then transfer to a serving dish, presenting a delectable appetizer with a perfect crunch.
Notes
- Drain Thoroughly: Excess moisture prevents crispy coating, so use paper towels to completely dry artichoke hearts before breading.
- Cheese Quality Matters: Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and better coating adhesion compared to pre-packaged options.
- Coating Technique: Press breadcrumb mixture gently but firmly onto artichoke hearts to ensure a thick, even layer that creates a satisfying crunch.
- Positioning Precision: Space artichoke hearts evenly on baking sheet to guarantee uniform browning and prevent soggy spots during roasting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg