Artichokes With Garlic and Red Peppers

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
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon honey
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon basil, chopped or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place artichoke hearts in a steamer basket over boiling water.

2. 2

   Cover saucepan and steam 5-7 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Remove steamer basket from saucepan and set aside.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over low heat.

5. 5

   Sauté garlic 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden and tender.

6. 6

   Season with salt, black pepper & crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

7. 7

   Transfer garlic to a platter and set aside.

8. 8

   Increase heat to medium and sauté bell peppers 3-4 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in next 6 ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Add artichoke hearts and sauté 3 minutes.

11. 11

    Stir in garlic and serve.