SAUSAGE STUFFED ARTICHOKES WITH AIOLI

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Make and share this Sausage Stuffed Artichokes With Aioli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kristiina

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 lemon, halved
3 large artichokes, tops, leaves and stems trimmed
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 leaves mint, finely chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup asiago cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped and sauted until tender
1/4 lb Italian sausage, cooked and drained of fat
1/4 cup olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon minced garlic, about 1 large clove
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pure olive oil

Steps:

To prepare the artichokes: Fill a large pot with water and add the 2 tablespoons salt and the lemon halves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the artichokes, cover, and cook for 35 minutes. A large leaf should come off when gently pulled. Set aside and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, halve the artichokes down the middle lengthwise. With a spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out the choke and prickly thorns. Drizzle oil on both the insides and outside leaves of the artichokes. Season with salt and pepper.
To prepare the sausage stuffing: Combine the bread crumbs, garlic, mint, cheese, cooked onion and sausage in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil to moisten until the stuffing binds together; season with salt and pepper.
Preheat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the artichokes, cut side down, on the hot grill. Cook for 3 minutes and then turn gently with tongs. Grill the other side for 2 minutes. Spoon the stuffing into the cavities of the artichokes. Drizzle with a little more oil. Place the artichokes in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. In the meantime, make the aioli.
To prepare the aioli: In a blender, combine the egg yolks, garlic, capers, red pepper flakes and lemon; season with salt and pepper. Blend on medium-high speed and very slowly pour the oil through the pouring hole. If the aioli is too thick, add water. Refrigerate while grilling.
To serve: Put the stuffed artichokes on a platter with the aioli on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1147.1, Fat 103.3, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 132.4, Sodium 4692.7, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 3, Protein 20.6