Roast Artichokes with Tomato and Garlic

This is such a simple accompaniment but very colorful and tasty

Ingredients;

• One 14oz (400g) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
• 8 small plum tomatoes on the vine
• 12 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• Few sprigs of thyme (optional)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Direction

1. Preheat the oven to 275°F (140°C).

2. Place the artichoke hearts in a shallow baking dish with the tomatoes. Scatter the garlic cloves in the dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, add the thyme, if using, and season with salt and black pepper.

3. Roast for 1 hour, until the garlic is very tender.

Yield: makes 4 servings

Notes

Good with roast or grilled meats, fresh breads, or savory tarts

Nutrients per serving

Calories148 kcal

Calcium5 % daily value

Vitamin C41 % daily value

Vitamin A2 % daily value

Potassium584 mg

Magnesium57 mg

Protein4 g

Sugar4 g

Fiber10 g

Total Carbohydrate20 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Sodium358 mg

Saturated Fat1 g

Fat7 g

Iron6 % daily value

Source:http://recipes.aarp.org