Ingredients: 2 small medium globe artichokes 1/2 cup diced onion 1 garlic clove crushed 1/2 cup diced celery 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 1/4 cups cooked brown rice 1 tsp. dried mint Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 Tbsp. parsley 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions:1. Remove artichoke stem and discolored bottom row of leaves. Bring 2 inches of water to the boil. Place artichokes in steamer and cover. Steam for 35 min. They should be tender enough to pull leaves out easily. Let cool to room temperature. 2. Stuffing: Saute sunflower seeds, celery, onion, and garlic in the oil till the onions are clear. Mix rice with mint lemon and parsley. Remove top leaf cluster from artichokes and remove hairy insides. Be careful not to remove the soft heart just below the hairy bit. Spread out the leaves and stuff with the Passion Pilaf. Cover with feta cheese and cooking in oven at 325 deg. F for 25-min. place on small decorative plates and eat by candlelight. |