(NAPSA)—Artichokes are available all year ‘round, but peak seasons are spring and fall, so plan now to enjoy their mild, rich flavor in this easy and savory recipe. Step = by step artichoke ~ preparation directions and photos are ‘ ro at www.oceanmist. | & com. Ocean Mist Pivonka Farms is North —_—— America’s largest grower/shipper of artichokes. Artichokes have many benefits besides flavor—they are low in calories, high in fiber, packed with antioxidants, and have no cholesterol, fat or sodium. Roasted Herbed Artichokes Makes6 servings 6 medium to large Ocean Mist Farmsartichokes 4% cup lemonjuice or white wine vinegar, divided \% teaspoonsalt 3 tablespoonsolive oil 2 medium Ocean Mist Farms leeks, trimmed, cleaned andsliced % cup_each chopped fresh basil, mint and Italian parsley 4 teaspoonsalt \% teaspoon pepper Rinse artichokes. Cut off stem andtop third of petals and discard. Cut stems off at base; set aside. Stand artichokes stem side down in large saucepot. Add waterto fill pot almost halfway. Add 3 tablespoons of 7 the lemon juice and % teaspoon salt. Simmer, covered, until a petal pulls out easily, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Preheat oven to 425F. In large skillet over mediumhigh heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add leeks and cook until tender, 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in herbs, salt and pepper. Using spoon, remove and discard fuzzy center of artichokes. Sprinkle remaining lemon juice into center of artichokes. Divide leekherb mixture among artichoke cups. Stand in 9x9-inch pan or baking dish. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake 10 minutes. To eat, pull off outer petals and dip bases into herb mixture in centerof artichokes, then cut the heart into bite-sized pieces. Nutritional Information per serving: calories: 174, total fat: 7.2g, saturated fat: 1g, % calories from fat: 37%, % calories from saturated fat: 1%, protein: 8g, carbohydrates: 27g, cholesterol: Omg, dietary fiber: 11.3g, sodium: 459 mg. Learn more at www.5aday.org. ighty- ird in a series of monthly 5-A- ay columns. More .com and search: “Pivonka.”
