Lunch or a snack -- this is a healthy and delicious alternative.

Artichoke hearts are so underrated.
They are loaded With Nutrients. ...
May Lower 'Bad' LDL Cholesterol and Increase 'Good' HDL Cholesterol. ...
May Help Regulate Blood Pressure. ...
May Improve Liver Health. ...
May Improve Digestive Health. ...
May Ease Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. ...
May Help Lower Blood Sugar.

--- but nevertheless, are delicious.
Combine with our Tuscan Herb olive oil, oregano, chili flakes and top it on your favourite bread with cream cheese or ricotta and some tomato --- totally delightful.

****** Allow time for artichoke mixture to cool - not included in total time.

Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
Artichokes
 2 cups unseasoned artichoke hearts
 1 tsp sea salt
 ½ tsp fresh oregano
 ½ tsp red chile pepper flakes, crushed
 2 tbsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Toast
 bread of choice
 1 tbsp ricotta cheese or cream cheese ** try our VEGAN cream cheese by Living Tree Foods - a variety of flavours to choose from!
 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
 arugula
Making the Artichokes
1

Rinse the artichoke hearts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2

Over low heat, combine artichoke hearts, olive oil, salt, oregano and crushed chili flakes in a non-reactive saucepan.

3

Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

5

Stir in lemon juice.
Let cool for 30 minutes. **They’ll taste even better if you wait overnight.

6

Transfer extra to airtight glass container and refrigerate. Keep in an airtight container up to 2 months.

Preparing Toast
7

Spread ricotta or cream cheese on to toast

8

Cut artichoke hearts into smaller pieces and add them on the toast

9

Add cut cherry tomatoes

10

Top with arugla and drizzle with some fresh Picual Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Ingredients

Artichokes
 2 cups unseasoned artichoke hearts
 1 tsp sea salt
 ½ tsp fresh oregano
 ½ tsp red chile pepper flakes, crushed
 2 tbsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Toast
 bread of choice
 1 tbsp ricotta cheese or cream cheese ** try our VEGAN cream cheese by Living Tree Foods - a variety of flavours to choose from!
 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
 arugula

Directions

Making the Artichokes
1

Rinse the artichoke hearts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2

Over low heat, combine artichoke hearts, olive oil, salt, oregano and crushed chili flakes in a non-reactive saucepan.

3

Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

5

Stir in lemon juice.
Let cool for 30 minutes. **They’ll taste even better if you wait overnight.

6

Transfer extra to airtight glass container and refrigerate. Keep in an airtight container up to 2 months.

Preparing Toast
7

Spread ricotta or cream cheese on to toast

8

Cut artichoke hearts into smaller pieces and add them on the toast

9

Add cut cherry tomatoes

10

Top with arugla and drizzle with some fresh Picual Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Notes

Marinated Artichoke Hearts on Toast