Artichoke Hearts In Olive Oil

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 medium fresh artichokes
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 small carrots
• 1 cup fresh peas
• 1 small onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon
• fresh dill
• salt

Recipe

• 1 cube the onions, potatoes and the carrots (1/4 inch thick).
• 2 next, cut out artichoke hearts. here is a great way to do it: http://localfoods.about.com/od/preparationtips/ss/artichokehearts.htm. it has pictures as well. remember to rub the artichoke heart with lemon to prevent it from turning brown.
• 3 in a pan sweat the onions in olive oil, then add other vegetables (including the artichoke hearts). add salt and fry in low heat 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 pour water over the vegetables (enough to cover) and let it cook in low heat till the vegetables are all soft (15 minutes).
• 5 once cooked put the artichoke hearts on a plate and fill the centers with the vegetables. cover the top with a piece of fresh dill weed.
• 6 serve cold.