Stuffed Artichokes with Creole Rice

Stuffed Artichokes with Creole Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of tender artichokes stuffed with a savory mixture of Creole rice, sausage, and vegetables. The dish is then baked to perfection, creating a mouth-watering aroma that will have your guests begging for more.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Stuffed Artichokes:

- 4 large artichokes
- 1 cup Creole rice
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creole Rice:

- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
To begin, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Cut off the top of each artichoke and remove the outer leaves until you reach the tender inner leaves. Use a spoon to scoop out the choke and any prickly leaves. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the cooked rice, parsley, green onions, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the rice mixture into the artichokes, packing it tightly. Place the stuffed artichokes in a baking dish and add enough water to cover the bottom of the dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
While the artichokes are baking, prepare the Creole rice. In a large saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, green onions, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Once the artichokes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve the stuffed artichokes with the Creole rice on the side.
Stuffed Artichokes with Creole Rice is a perfect combination of flavors and textures. The tender artichokes are filled with a savory mixture of rice, sausage, and vegetables, while the Creole rice adds a spicy kick to the dish. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
Type of dish: Appetizer/Main Course
Main ingredients: Artichokes, Creole rice, Sausage