Artichoke Stew With Pine Nuts Food

ARTICHOKE STEW

Steps:

• Fry onion in some oil, add over it the ground meat and mix well until the meat becomes brown in color.
• add over them the diced tomatoes and mix them till the tomatoes gets cooked and juices get out.
• dissolve the tomato paste in 1/2 cup of water and add it to the mixture and add the remaining 1 cup of water.
• add salt and all spice and black pepper.
• add the diced carrots which should be previously boiled.
• add the diced artichoke hearts (cut every heart into four pieces).
• if water is less add more water to adjust it.
• adjust the salt to taste.
• fry the pine nuts in some olive oil till they become reddish in color and add it over the stew.
• Serve with rice.

ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cook orzo in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
• While orzo cooks, lightly toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 1 minute, then coarsely chop.
• Drain artichoke hearts in a large sieve and rinse well. Pull off leaves from bases of hearts and quarter bases. Rinse leaves and bases well, then drain thoroughly.
• Stir together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add orzo, pine nuts, artichokes (leaves and bases), parsley, and zest and toss to combine.

ARTICHOKE AND PINE NUT PESTO

Steps:

• Pulse the first 7 ingredients together in a food processor. Stir in the tarragon and season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI WITH ARTICHOKES & PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or jug, beat the eggs together with the milk, pesto, Parmesan, artichokes and seasoning.
• Heat a small pan on a medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast for a few mins, shaking the pan occasionally, until they are pale golden. Keep your eye on them as they can catch and burn quickly.
• Once the pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and tip back into the pan. Put the pan onto a low heat and pour over the egg mixture, tossing together to coat all of the pasta in the sauce - take care not to heat it for too long or it will start to scramble.
• Toss through the toasted pine nuts and serve with extra Parmesan at the table, if you like.

ARTICHOKE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches., Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Gradually add consomme to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Stir in the onions, mushrooms, wine, garlic and dill. Pour over beef., Cover and cook for low for 7-8 hours or until tender. Stir in the artichokes; cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with noodles.