Spinach Stuffed Artichokes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 whole artichokes, rinsed and trimmed

4 garlic cloves, crushed

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

12 ounces fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

6-ounces canned crab meat

1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs

Fill a large pot with about 1-inch of water and place a steamer basket in the bottom. Bring water to a boil. Place artichokes in water and cover pot with a lid. Steam artichokes for about 20 minutes or until tender. Remove artichokes and run until cold water then spread open leaves and take out the center choke with a spoon. While artichokes are cooking, garlic, sauté red peppers, basil, and red pepper flakes in olive oil until peppers are tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted then add crab and sauté until heated through. Take mixture off of heat and stir in breadcrumbs. Spoon mixture into the hollowed out center of each artichoke and also in between some of the leaves. Serve warm.