Artichoke Veggie Medley
Artichoke is a very tender and mild tasting vegetable. Whether it is used in a salad, soup, stew or a stir-fried vegetable mix, it adds its own unique taste and appearance. In this tasty dish, several sauteed blend well, even though each has its own unique flavor and taste.
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Bell Peppers, Cayenne, ~Eggplant, Olive Oil, Onions, Oregano, Rice, Tomatoes
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Artichoke Veggie Medley
Print recipe| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 8 Chunks Artichoke Hearts (see picture)
- 1 Onion (cut into 1 inch chunks)
- 1 Bell Pepper (cut into 1 inch chunks)
- 2 cups Eggplant (cut into 1 inch chunks)
- 1 Tomato (cut into 1 inch chunks)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
Note
Serving Suggestions:
1) You can serve this side dish with toasted bread slices, or fresh-cooked Basmati Rice, or Naan, Roti Chapathis etc.
Note:
1) You can increase cayenne pepper, if you like.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Prepare vegetables. Cut into 1 inch squares, and keep them in separate bowls. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Add 3 tablespoon oil to a saute or deep frying pan on medium heat. When oil is hot, add onions. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir once in a while with a flat turner. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add bell pepper, eggplant to the mixture. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and the cayenne pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add the tomatoes. Turn and stir the vegetables. Cook for a minute more or until eggplant is cooked but firm. Use a toothpick to test an eggplant piece. Turn the heat off. | |
| Step 5 | |
| In a separate small frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat. When hot, add the sliced artichokes carefully. After a minute, using the flat turner, turn the artichokes one by one, without breaking them. Give it a minute. Turn the heat off. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Carefully add the artichokes to the vegetable mixture and mix well. | |
| Step 7 | |
| Serve hot. | |
