Artichokes Stew

==Description==
Serve 4
==Ingredients==
* 4 large tender artichokes
* 4 small onions finely chopped
* 200 g broad beans, both skins removed
* 200 g shelled peas
* 400 g fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves crushed
* 1 tbs parsley
* 1 tbs olive oil
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 egg per person (optional)
* 1 gbejna (fresh goat cheese) per person
==Directions==
# Prepare the artichokes by removing all tough outer leaves, completely cut off the tops of remaining leaves and remove the choke with the aid of a teaspoon.
# Cut the artichokes in halves and put in a basin covered in water lemon juice.
# In the meantime, heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and gently fry until soft.
# Add the garlic and as soon as it turns golden, add the tomatoes.
# Bring to the boil add the parsley and seasoning, lower the flame and add the artichoke hearts.
# When these are almost done, add the broad beans and peas.
# At this stage you may have to add a little water, to make sure all the vegetables are covered.
# Continue simmering until the vegetables are tender.
# Add the egg and the gbejna into a hollow you will have made with a wooden spoon.
# As soon as the egg is poached serve the stew hot.
Category:Maltese Meat Dishes
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