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- What Are Italian Stuffed Artichokes?
- How To Trim Stuffed Artichokes
- How To Cook Stuffed Artichokes
- How To Make Stuffed Artichokes In The Oven
- How Long Do You Bake Stuffed Artichokes?
- How To Eat A Stuffed Artichoke
- Stuffed Artichokes Nutrition
- Can You Make Stuffed Artichokes Ahead?
- Can You Freeze Stuffed Artichokes?
- More Low Carb Dinner Recipes
- Tools To Make Italian Stuffed Artichokes
- Stuffed Artichokes Recipe card
- Recipe Reviews
Have you had whole artichokes before? If you’ve hesitated to try cooking artichokes whole before, have no fear. I’m going to walk you through how to make stuffed artichokes in the oven (with step-by-step pictures!) and I’ll even explain how to eat them. This baked Italian stuffed artichokes recipe makes a beautiful, keto friendly meal, or a unique appetizer for a dinner party.
The beautiful, large artichokes I used for this stuffed artichoke recipe are by Ocean Mist Farms , the largest grower of fresh artichokes in the United States. These came from Coachella Valley, California, and they make the most delicious baked stuffed artichokes.
Fortunately, you don’t have to be in California to get them – they are available at grocery stores all over the country! Check out where to buy Ocean Mist Farms Artichokes to find out where to get them near you.
What Are Italian Stuffed Artichokes?
Traditionally, Italian style stuffed artichokes are made with olive oil, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, and sometimes parmesan cheese. They are not gluten-free or keto friendly, due to the breadcrumbs.
My version of Italian stuffed artichokes is made with Italian sausage instead! Swapping the wheat with meat makes them low carb, perfect for a keto lifestyle, and the added protein turns them into a full meal. The method is similar to my roasted artichokes , but adds satisfying meat for a one-pan meal.
How To Trim Stuffed Artichokes
Before I show you how to cook stuffed artichokes, the first steps are to trim them. Don’t let this step intimidate you! It’s super simple – all you need is a sharp knife and some kitchen shears.
- Trim the artichokes. Cut an inch off the tops (pointy part) of the artichokes and trim the stem so that the bottom is flat.
TIP: Artichokes brown quickly after slicing them open – rubbing them with a lemon wedge right away helps slow down this process. (Thanks to Ocean Mist Farms for that tip!) It also helps to remove bitterness, too. For best results, though, you’ll still want to do trim them right before cooking.
- Trim sharp tips . Using a kitchen shears, trim any sharp tips off of the leaves.
How To Cook Stuffed Artichokes
After trimming, the next steps are to boil and prep the artichokes for stuffing.
- Boil the artichokes . Add them to boiling water and keep them submerged in the water while they cook. Drain upside down and cool.
TIP: They will tend to float on top of the water, so you’ll need something to push them down. I used glass jars over the artichokes to keep them submerged.
- Prep artichokes for stuffing . When they are cool enough to handle, dry them with paper towels. Gently pry open the center leaves and use a spoon with a twisting motion to scoop out the fuzzy choke inside.
- Pry leaves open . Gently pry leaves and artichoke open a bit so that there is room for the stuffing. Place the artichokes facing up in a baking dish and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
How To Make Stuffed Artichokes In The Oven
The last steps are to make the filling, stuff the artichokes with it, and bake…
- Make Italian stuffed artichokes filling . Mix together Italian sausage, garlic, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
TIP: Don’t over mix the meat. This can make it more tough.
TIP: You don’t need salt or pepper for this recipe as most ground sausage is pre-seasoned , but add both if yours doesn’t have them.
- Stuff the Italian stuffed artichokes with meat mixture. Get some of the sausage mixture in between all of the leaves and in the center. Sprinkle more parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake the Italian stuffed artichoke recipe . Cover with foil, and bake until the sausage is cooked through and the outer leaves are easy to remove.
- Broil the artichokes . Set the oven to broil and place baked stuffed artichokes with Italian filling under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese.
How Long Do You Bake Stuffed Artichokes?
This recipe for stuffed artichokes is baked for 40-50 minutes at 375 degrees F. This is how long it takes for the Italian sausage to cook through and the artichokes to become soft.
We boil the artichokes first so that the sausage and artichokes are done at the same time. If you didn’t boil them, they would need longer in the oven and by then the sausage could become too dry.
How To Eat A Stuffed Artichoke
Now that you know how to make stuffed artichokes, and you know how to bake stuffed artichokes, it’s time to learn the most important aspect… how to EAT stuffed artichokes!
When the stuffed artichokes in the oven are done, serve them on a plate or bowl for even easier eating! Then:
- Pull off the leaves. Hold them sausage side up, so that the filling doesn’t fall off.
- Dip into marinara sauce. Optional, but so good!
- Scrape the artichoke leaf against your teeth to get the softer edible portion on top of each leaf (not just the sausage, but the soft part of the artichoke leaf). You can discard the rest. The closer you get to the middle, the more edible leaf there is.
Stuffed Artichokes Nutrition
This low carb stuffed artichoke recipe has 604 calories and 12 grams net carbs. It’s a generous size for a filling, protein- and veggie-packed meal!
If you’re watching calories or the carb count is a bit high for you, you can easily cut the serving size in half. (I had a hard time finishing a whole artichoke with the sausage filling.)
For an appetizer serving, 1/4 or even 1/8 of the artichoke may be sufficient.
Can You Make Stuffed Artichokes Ahead?
Yes, you can definitely make this easy stuffed artichoke recipe ahead of time. You can make the baked stuffed artichokes completely, except don’t bake!
Once you stuff them, cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to a day. The day you serve them, bake as directed.
Can You Freeze Stuffed Artichokes?
Yes, you can freeze this stuffed artichoke recipe with sausage. For best results, freeze after you stuff them, before baking!
Then bake as directed, until sausage is cooked through and it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. If you bake them right from the freezer, they will take longer to bake.
More Low Carb Dinner Recipes
- Mexican Cheese & Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers – If you and your family love Mexican flavors (who doesn’t!), you’ll love this stuffed peppers recipe. It’s creamy, with a bit of kick, and plenty of cheesy flavor.
- Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini – I know you’ll love this one, because making a meal out of stuffing vegetables with flavorful Italian sausage? It just makes sense! Add in some tomatoes and cheese and it’s got pizza vibes.
- Lasagna Stuffed Peppers – This satisfying meal is a family favorite around here! Classic lasagna flavors, without the hassle (and carbs!) of traditional lasagna.
- Korean Ground Beef – This quick dinner recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, full of flavor, and served over a bed of cauliflower rice (I love making it with Ocean Mist Farms cauliflower!). Talk about an easy weeknight meal!
Tools To Make Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Grapefruit Spoon – A slightly sharp grapefruit spoon helps to scoop out the fuzzy choke, the first step in prepping these stuffed artichokes in the oven!
- White Oval Baking Dish – This two piece set goes from oven to table – it’s that gorgeous! And don’t worry, stuffed artichokes in the oven can splatter a bit, but these dishes clean up easily.
- Instant Read Thermometer – This thermometer reads the temperature instantly (hence the name!) and will ensure that you never over-cook your meat again!
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Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
Artichokes:
- 4 large Artichokes ▢
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice ▢
- 2 tbsp Olive oil ▢
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (divided) ▢
Filling:
- 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage ▢
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning ▢
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (divided) ▢
Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
- Cut about an inch off the tops of the artichokes and cut off the stems to make a flat bottom. Use kitchen shears to trim the sharp tips off the leaves.
- Bring a large pot of salt water to a boil. Add the artichokes and place a heat-safe dish on top of them to keep them submerged in the water. Boil for 15 minutes . Remove and set aside upside down to drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the Italian sausage, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan, until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Once the artichokes are cool enough to handle, dry them with paper towels, gently pry open the center leaves, and use a spoon with a twisting motion to scoop out the fuzzy choke inside. Place the artichokes into a stoneware baking dish , facing up.
- Drizzle the artichokes all over with lemon juice and olive oil, including the tops and sides.
- Stuff each artichoke with the sausage mixture, making sure you get some between all the leaves and in the center. Sprinkle the artichokes with the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 grams) grated parmesan.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 40-50 minutes , until the sausage is cooked through (to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C)) and the outer leaves are easy to remove.
- Remove the foil. Set the oven to broil and place the stuffed artichokes under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 stuffed artichoke*
*Nutrition info is intended for a full, filling meal. If you are watching carbs or calories, half a stuffed artichoke would still be plenty for a serving. Serving size could be 1/8 or 1/4 of the stuffed artichoke as an appetizer.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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Baked Stuffed Artichokes Recipe With Sausage
Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List
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- Electrolyte Basics
- Keto Diet Types
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| Pick A Protein | Pick A Veggie | Add Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder Venison | Cauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama Celery | Butter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil |
Understanding Macros
Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.
Carbs Are A Limit.
Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.
A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.
“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.
A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.
Protein Is A Goal.
Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].
“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.
Fat Is A Lever.
Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.
A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).
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Keto Food Swaps
One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.
So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .
Keto Swaps For Breakfast
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes |
| Oatmeal | Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds |
| Cinnamon rolls | Fathead cinnamon rolls |
| Cereal | Keto nut granola |
| Muffins | Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins |
| Donuts | Almond flour donuts |
| Scones | Almond flour scones |
| High-sugar smoothies | Smoothie with berries or avocado |
| Hash browns | Cauliflower hash browns |
| Breakfast casserole | Breakfast casserole with no potatoes |
| Egg whites | Whole eggs |
| Turkey bacon | Bacon |
| Waffles | Chaffles |
Keto Swaps For Bread
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Bagels | Fathead bagels |
| English muffin | Almond flour English muffin |
| White bread | Keto white bread |
| Multigrain bread | Coconut flour bread with seeds |
| Tortillas for wraps | Coconut flour tortillas |
| Corn taco shells | Cheddar cheese taco shells |
| Burger buns | Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps |
| Breadsticks | Cauliflower breadsticks |
| Biscuits | Almond flour biscuits |
| Cornbread | Almond flour cornbread |
| Croutons | Parmesan crisps |
| Rice | Cauliflower rice , konjac rice |
Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Breaded wings | Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded) |
| Low-fat meat & poultry | High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat |
| Mashed potatoes | Mashed cauliflower |
| Roasted potatoes | Roasted or fried radishes |
| Tacos | Taco salad |
| Pizza | Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza |
| Lasagna | Eggplant lasagna |
| Potato salad | Cauliflower “potato” salad |
| French fries | Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries |
| Tater tots | Cauliflower tots |
| Wraps | Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas |
| Sushi | Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi |
| Breaded chicken or fish | Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds |
| Spaghetti | Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles |
Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Nachos | Cheese crisps |
| High-sugar fruit | Berries & other keto fruits |
| Crackers | Almond flour crackers |
| Hummus | Cauliflower hummus |
| Soft pretzels | Fathead pretzels |
| Popcorn | Puffed cheese |
| Granola bars | Grain-free granola bars |
| Jam | Sugar-free berry chia jam |
| Sweet fruity yogurt | Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries |
| Sweet salad dressing | Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette |
| Ketchup | Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup |
| BBQ sauce | Sugar-free BBQ sauce |
| Sweetened peanut butter | Natural, sugar-free nut butters |
| Light mayo | Avocado oil mayo |
| Maple syrup | Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup |
| Potato chips | Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds |
Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Monk fruit or allulose |
| Powdered sugar | Powdered monk fruit or allulose |
| White flour | Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes) |
| Making baked goods soft/chewy | Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder |
| Breadcrumbs | Pork rinds or almond flour |
| Margarine | Butter, coconut oil, or ghee |
| Vegetable oil | Olive or avocado oil |
| Bananas | Banana extract |
| Chocolate chips | Sugar-free chocolate chips |
| Cornstarch or flour roux | Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end) |
| Simple syrup | Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat |
Keto Swaps For Drinks
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Lemonade | Water with lemon |
| Soda | Flavored sparkling water |
| Milk | Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream |
| Latte | Butter coffee |
| Coffee creamer | Heavy cream |
| Sweet wine | Dry wine |
| Beer | Ultra light beer |
| Mixed drinks | Hard liquor with soda + lemon |
If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .
Keto Food List
When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.
The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!
Foods To Eat On Keto
- Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
- Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
- Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
- Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
- Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- Avocados
- Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
- Almond flour and coconut flour
- Eggs
- Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.
Foods To Avoid On Keto
- White flour & sugar
- Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
- Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
- Cereal
- Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
- Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
- Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
- Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
- Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
- Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
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Electrolyte Basics
Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.
For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .
The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.
Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:
| Sodium | Magnesium | Potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles | Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens | Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork |
Keto Diet Types
People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.
Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.
Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!
- Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
- Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
- Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
- Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.
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- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Stuffed Artichokes
Learn how to make stuffed artichokes in the oven with step-by-step pictures! This baked Italian stuffed artichokes recipe makes a delicious low carb meal or appetizer.
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Ingredients
Artichokes:
- 4 large Artichokes
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
Filling:
- 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Cut about an inch off the tops of the artichokes and cut off the stems to make a flat bottom. Use kitchen shears to trim the sharp tips off the leaves.
- Bring a large pot of salt water to a boil. Add the artichokes and place a heat-safe dish on top of them to keep them submerged in the water. Boil for 15 minutes . Remove and set aside upside down to drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the Italian sausage, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan, until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Once the artichokes are cool enough to handle, dry them with paper towels, gently pry open the center leaves, and use a spoon with a twisting motion to scoop out the fuzzy choke inside. Place the artichokes into a stoneware baking dish , facing up.
- Drizzle the artichokes all over with lemon juice and olive oil, including the tops and sides.
- Stuff each artichoke with the sausage mixture, making sure you get some between all the leaves and in the center. Sprinkle the artichokes with the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 grams) grated parmesan.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 40-50 minutes , until the sausage is cooked through (to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C)) and the outer leaves are easy to remove.
- Remove the foil. Set the oven to broil and place the stuffed artichokes under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese.
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 stuffed artichoke*
*Nutrition info is intended for a full, filling meal. If you are watching carbs or calories, half a stuffed artichoke would still be plenty for a serving. Serving size could be 1/8 or 1/4 of the stuffed artichoke as an appetizer.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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