Hi Cyndi, while this may be true for certain brands, we typically have no trouble finding Italian-style breadcrumbs that are vegan. We’ve found that organic or gluten-free varieties are usually also vegan. Some of the brands that we buy for Italian breadcrumbs are Kroger Brand – Gluten Free Italian Style Breadcrumbs, Sprouts Organic Herb Seasoned Breadcrumbs, and Edward & Sons Organic Breadcrumbs with Italian Herbs. If you are having trouble finding a vegan Italian-style breadcrumbs, then you can buy plain breadcrumbs and add your own dried spices like garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, parsley, and oregano.

Hi Chelsea! It does usually take me about an hour to steam these stuffed artichokes but it can probably vary based on artichoke size. You can always test it at 30 minutes to see if a leaf pulls out easily or if you need to leave them longer.