Italian Baked Artichoke Hearts - A Classic Side Dish That's Always a Hit

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier and gluten-free.

Chop up some garlic.

Chop up some parsley.

Add extra virgin olive oil to a mixing bowl.

Add breadcrumbs to the bowl with olive oil, ensuring they are well coated.

Fry the chopped garlic in a pan until light golden brown.

Spread the artichoke hearts out in a baking dish.

Add the fried garlic over the artichoke hearts.

Sprinkle black pepper over the artichokes.

Add a little salt to the artichokes, considering the saltiness of the breadcrumbs.

Grate pecorino romano cheese and add it to the artichokes.

Add more breadcrumbs on top for extra crispiness.

Add chopped parsley on top of the mixture.

Drizzle a little more olive oil on top of the breadcrumbs and cheese.

Place the baking dish in the oven.

Bake for about 30-35 minutes until the top is nice and toasted.

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