Healthy Gourmet Kitchen

Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

with Lamb
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Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

Stuffed Artichoke Hearts - A feast for the eyes with a Mediterranean touch

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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
162
calories
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With their filling of fresh tomatoes and olives, these delicate artichoke hearts are beautiful, fragrant and figure-friendly. The lamb filet shines with a lot of protein and little fat.

If you use frozen lamb fillet, defrost it slowly in the fridge and remember to pour away the liquid.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie162 cal.(8 %)
Protein13 g(13 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates4 g(3 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2 mg(17 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin5.6 mg(47 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate27 μg(9 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin3 μg(7 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.7 μg(23 %)
Vitamin C12 mg(13 %)
Potassium342 mg(9 %)
Calcium61 mg(6 %)
Magnesium40 mg(13 %)
Iron2.6 mg(17 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc2.3 mg(29 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.7 g
Uric acid121 mg
Cholesterol36 mg
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
3 Tomatoes
2 small shallots
4 stalks thyme (or more, for garnish)
2 tsps olive oil
8 Artichoke bottoms (about 1 oz each, from a jar or can)
6 large green olives (pitted)
2 tsps balsamic vinegar
salt
peppers
1 pinch of sugar
2 garlic cloves
2 Lamb fillet (about 3 oz. each)
1 tsp Pine nuts
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Bowl, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Paper towel, 1 Large knife, 1 large Skillet, 1 Slotted spatula

Preparation steps

1.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 1

Rinse tomatoes and cut out stems. Pour boiling water over tomatoes in a bowl and soak for 2 minutes, Drain and rinse in cold water.

2.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 2

Peel, halve and core tomatoes. Cut flesh into small cubes and add to the bowl.

3.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 3

Peel the shallots and chop finely. Rinse thyme, shake dry and strip the leaves from 3 branches. Mix along with shallots and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the tomatoes.

4.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 4

Drain artichoke hearts. Chop olives coarsely, add to the tomatoes and mix well. Season with balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and 1 pinch of sugar.

5.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 5

Fill each artichoke heart with 1 tablespoon of the tomato mixture.

6.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 6

Peel garlic cloves and cut in half. Rinse lamb loins, pat dry and cut each into 4 thick slices (medallions). Lightly season with salt and pepper.

7.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 7

Heat the remaining oil with the garlic and the remaining sprig of thyme in a large skillet. Brown lamb on each side to desired doneness, 1-3 minutes. Cooking time depends on whether you prefer medallions well done or pink.

8.
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts preparation step 8

Set 1 medallion on each artichoke heart. Garnish with remaining tomato mixture and pine nuts and serve.