Ingredients

  • 9 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon virgin olive oil
  • 1 head garlic, bulb cloves separated and peeled
  • 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into julienne strips
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 12 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
  • 14 teaspoon honey
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 18 teaspoon thyme or 12 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 12 teaspoon basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  • Place artichoke hearts in a steamer basket over boiling water.
  • Cover saucepan and steam 5-7 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove steamer basket from saucepan and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over low heat.
  • Saute garlic 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden and tender.
  • Season with salt, black pepper & crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Transfer garlic to a platter and set aside.
  • Increase heat to medium and saute bell peppers 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in next 6 ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add artichoke hearts and saute 3 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and serve.