Ardichawki bil Lahem

==Description==
Artichoke with meat
==Ingredients==
* 12 artichoke heads
* 14 oz minced meat
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* ½ cup fried pine nuts
* 2 tbsp butter for frying meat and onion
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ cup lemon juice
* 1 cup finely chopped boiled carrots (optional)
* a dash of ground pepper
* a dash of ground allspice
* a dash of flour
* 2 cups water for cooking artichokes
==Directions==
# Cover artichoke heads with water, flour and lemon juice.
# boil for 10 minutes.
# Remove and fry in some butter.
# Place aside.
# Fry onion until soft.
# Stir in meat, salt, and spice.
# Cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Remove meat from heat.
# Stir in carrots.
# Distribute meat mixture over prepared artichokes.
# Place in a tray.
# Add water.
# Cover and cook over moderate heat for 15 minutes or until tender.
# Serve artichokes hot, garnished with pine nuts and accompanied by cooked rice, radishes and lemon.
Category:Artichoke Recipes
Category:Lebanese Meat Dishes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes