Fried Artichoke Nibbles

Who doesn't love artichoke? These are delicious as an appetizer or over pasta.

I originally found this recipe HERE and modified it a bit.

Ingredients:

1 14oz can of quartered artichokes, drained well

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

1 1/2 cups of whole wheat bread crumbs, seasoned

1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan, added more flavor when fresh.

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3 cups olive oil for frying

Pour oil into skillet and begin to heat over med-high heat.

Mix grated parmesan and breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl

Whisk egg and milk in a bowl

Dip artichoke pieces into milk mixture, then into breadcrumbs, coating well.

Once oil is hot, carefully drop about 10 pieces of artichoke at a time into oil.

Fry for about 3 minutes.

Remove to paper towel lined plate to cool and dry.

NOTE: if using regular breadcrumbs, and not whole wheat, the finished product wont be as dark. I used whole wheat which darkened the color of the coating.

Place over pasta and sauce or serve with a dip as an appetizer. The hubs thought they were AWESOME!