Artichokes & Peas
2 lg Artichokes 1 Lemon (juice only) 2 tb Virgin olive oil lg Basil leaves; - sliced in strips 1 lg Onion, white or yellow - sliced 1/4-in thick Salt 1 lb Fresh pod peas; -=OR=-
Ingredients
- 2large artichokes
- 1lemon (juice only)
- 2tbsp virgin olive oil
- 1cup frozen peas
Directions
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2 lg Artichokes 1 Lemon (juice only) 2 tb Virgin olive oil lg Basil leaves
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sliced in strips 1 lg Onion, white or yellow - sliced 1/4-in thick Salt 1 lb Fresh pod peas
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OR=- 1 c Frozen peas Finely chopped parsley Freshly milled pepper 1 tb Sweet butter -=OR=-Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Lemon juice
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to taste -=OR=- Champagne Vinegar SLICE THE UPPER 2/3 of the leaves off the artichokes, then break off the remaining leaves, snapping them o
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Trim off the dark green stubs, going around the artichoke with a paring knife
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Cut them in quarters, remove the fuzzy choke and slice each quarter into pieces 1/4-to-1/2-inch thick
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As you work, rub the cut surfaces with lemon and put them in a bowl with the lemon juice and water to cover
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Gently warm the olive oil with half the basil