Hazelnut Stuffed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli

Name: Hazelnut Stuffed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Far West,
Ingredients: 2 large, fresh artichokes; 2 lemons halved crosswise; 1/2 cup hazelnuts; 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsps butter melted; 4 tbsps olive oil divided; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Paprika, Smoked; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder; 1/8 tsp salt

Stuffed with toasted hazelnuts, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, these artichokes are a delectable first course. Serve with a bold Smoked Paprika Aioli for dipping the tender artichoke leaves.

Photo credit: Joanne Bruno from Eats Well with Others.

30m

PREP TIME

1hr

COOK TIME

290

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Hazelnut Stuffed Artichokes
2 large, fresh artichokes
2 lemons, halved crosswise
1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Smoked Paprika Aioli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Smoked Paprika Substitutions available
- McCormick® Paprika
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Hazelnut Stuffed Artichokes, remove the tough outer leaves of the artichoke. Trim 1 inch off the top. Cut off the stem so bottom of artichoke is flat. Rub cut ends with lemon half to prevent browning.
2 Fill large saucepan with 1 inch of water. Place steamer basket in pan. Add lemon halves. Place artichokes, bottom end up, in basket. Cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until the outer leaves of the artichoke can be pulled off easily and the artichoke bottom is tender when pierced with a knife. (Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the artichoke.)
3 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F. Place hazelnuts in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly toasted. Place hazelnuts in food processor; cover. Process until coarsely chopped. Transfer hazelnuts to medium bowl. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil; mix well.
4 For the Smoked Paprika Aioli, mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Set aside.
5 Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Carefully remove artichokes from steamer basket. Spread the leaves of the artichoke apart. Stuff artichokes with hazelnut filling. Be sure to stuff in between the leaves as well as the center. Brush artichokes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Place artichokes on foil-lined baking pan.
6 Bake 12 minutes or until stuffing is golden brown. Cut each artichoke into quarters. Serve with Smoked Paprika Aioli for dipping.