Artichokes and Peas I

==Ingredients==
* 2 large artichokes
* 1 lemon (juice only)
* 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
* large basil leaves, sliced in strips
* 1 large onion, white or yellow, sliced ¼-inch thick
* salt
* 1 lbs fresh pod peas or 1 cup frozen peas
* finely chopped parsley
* freshly milled pepper
* 1 tbsp sweet butter or extra virgin olive oil
* lemon juice, to taste or champagne vinegar
=== Optional ===
* dash of sweetener (to balance flavours)
==Directions==
# Slice the upper ⅔ of the leaves off the artichokes, then break off the remaining leaves, snapping them off at the base.
# Trim off the dark green Stubs, going around the artichoke with a paring knife.
# Cut them in quarters, remove the fuzzy choke and slice each quarter into pieces ¼-to-½-inch thick.
# As you work, rub the cut surfaces with lemon and put them in a bowl with the lemon juice and water to cover.
# Gently warm the olive oil with half the basil.
# When it is fairly hot, but not sizzling, add the onions and the sliced artichokes.
# Salt lightly and give them a stir to coat them with the oil, then add ¾ cup water and cook over a medium-low flame.
# As the water cooks off, add more, in ½-cup increments until the artichokes are cooked, about 25 minutes.
# Add the peas and continue cooking until they are done.
# Let any liquids reduce until they are syrupy.
# Taste and season with salt.
# Add the rest of the basil, the parsley and the butter or olive oil.
# To brighten the flavors, stir in a little lemon juice or champagne vinegar to taste.
Category:Artichoke Side Dish Recipes
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