Rice Stuffed Artichokes ( Mw )

Directions

Cut off stem and loose outer leaves from artichoke.

Cut off 1 inch from top.

Snip off sharp leaf tips. Brush cut edges with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Place artichoke and water in a small casserole.

Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 5 to 7 minutes or just until tender, rotating casserole a half-turn after 3 minutes.

Let stand, covered, while preparing stuffing.

For stuffing, in a small nonmetal bowl stir together carrot, onion, butter or margarine and sage.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 1½ to 1½ minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once.

Stir together vegetable mixture and rice.

Drain artichoke.

Remove center leaves and choke from artichoke.

Spread the artichoke leaves slightly.

Spoon rice stuffing into the center and behind each large leaf.

Return artichoke to casserole.

Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or until stuffing is hot and base of artichoke is fork-tender, rotating the casserole a half-turn every 30 seconds.

Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce.

For sauce, in a 1-cup measure stir together chicken broth, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, cornstarch, and pepper.

Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.

Stir HALF the hot mixture into the egg yolk.

Return all to the 1-cup measure.

Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 15 seconds.

Transfer stuffed artichoke to a warm plate.

Pour sauce around the artichoke.