Stuffed Artichokes

== Description ==
Tangy sun-dried tomatoes add flair to a stuffing flavored with garlic, celery, onion, oregano, parsley and thyme. Try using sprouted spelt bread in this delicious stuffing that pairs perfectly with the distinctive flavor of artichoke.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Serves 8 as a side or 15 as an appetizer
== Ingredients ==
* 2 fresh artichokes
* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 cup celery, diced
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon dried parsley
* 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
* 5 sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
* 4 cups cubed spelt or other whole grain bread (cut into ½ inch cubes)
* ½ cup vegetable broth
* sea salt, to taste
* ground pepper, to taste 
== Directions ==
# Rinse artichokes, cut off bottom stem, and, if desired, snip sharp edges off leaves.
# Place standing up and cover about 2 to 3 inches of the bottom with water.
# Bring water to a boil then reduce to simmer.
# Cover and cook artichokes until leaves are tender, about 45 minutes.
# While artichokes cook, prepare stuffing.
# Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
# Sauté the garlic, celery, onion, oregano, parsley, thyme and sun-dried tomatoes for 15 minutes.
# Add the cubed bread and toss very well to coat.
# Add vegetable broth and salt and pepper to taste.
# Stuffing should be moist but not mushy.
# Add a little more broth if needed.
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Carefully spoon a little stuffing onto the leaves of the artichokes.
# Place upright in a baking dish.
# Bake for 20 minutes or until piping hot.
# Serve with a spoon to scoop on any stuffing that falls as you pull out the leaves.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (Serves 8 as a side / 103g-wt.): 
* 110 calories (45 from fat) | 5g total fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 4g protein | 16g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 6g sugar) | 0mg cholesterol | 330mg sodium
Per serving (15 servings as an appetizer / 55g-wt.): 
* 60 calories (25 from fat) | 2.5g total fat | 0g saturated fat | 2g protein | 9g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 3g sugar) | 0mg cholesterol | 180mg sodium
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