Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby artichokes
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 pounds new potatoes, skins on, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 pounds fava beans
  • Chopped fresh mint to garnish
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • Slice off tops of artichokes horizontally and remove the tough outer leaves and stems.
  • Cut artichokes into slices one-fourth-inch thick and place in cold water to cover with lemon half.
  • Drain artichokes and dry them in a salad spinner.
  • Pour oil into a large roasting pan and put potatoes and artichokes in the pan with mint and garlic.
  • Roast 45 minutes or until they are lightly browned, turning often.
  • Meanwhile, steam the fava beans for five minutes.
  • Add them to potatoes with mint and bake for five minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove garlic cloves before serving.
  • Garnish with mint.