Artichoke And Garbanzo Stew Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE STEW

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes into 1" or so chunks. Put in a medium (3 quart or so) pot along with the frozen artichokes.
• Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas and add to the pot. Halve the lemon and either squeeze it on a juicer, or pick out as many seeds as possible and squeeze directly into the pot. Add olive oil, spices, and water (you want it to just barely cover the solid ingredients).
• Stir ingredients in pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook for about 20 minutes, either covered or uncovered - if you want it to be soupier, cover the pot, but if you want a lot of the liquid to evaporate and be more like a stew, leave it uncovered. Stir occasionally. You can always cook it longer than 20 minutes if you like your potatoes very soft, and they will absorb more flavor the longer you cook. Really, it is hard to overcook this dish.

ANGINARES ME ARAKA (ARTICHOKE AND PEA STEW)

Steps:

• Place the oil, onions and carrots in a large saucepan and cook until the onion is translucent.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to the boil.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the artichokes, tomato paste, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook for 10 minutes more.
• Add the peas and dill, check seasoning.
• Cover and cook a further 10 minutes. The stew should have quite a bit of sauce, but not be swimming in it. If there's too much liquid, uncover pan, turn up heat slightly and boil to evaporate liquid, about 5 minutes.
• This is best served warm, nearly room-temperature.
• Serve with feta and crusty bread to mop up the juices.

MOOSEWOOD CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE HEART STEW

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water or vegetable stock to a simmer.
• While the water heats, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 8 minutes, until soft.
• Stir the turmeric and paprika into the onions and saute for a minute.
• Add the potatoes, rosemary, sage, and the simmering water or stock.
• Cook about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
• Stir the pureed squash or sweet potatoes, and add the drained chick peas and artichoke hearts.
• Remove the rosemary sprig, add salt and pepper to taste, and return to a simmer.
• Serve with lemon wedges and top with grated Pecorino or Parmesan, if you wish.