Artichokes with Herbs

Ingredients

 * 2 large artichokes (or 4 medium)
 * 1 small carrot
 * 1 small onion
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
 * ½ tsp basil leaves, dried
 * ½ tsp oregano
 * ½ tsp dill weed
 * 1 garlic clove
 * salt
 * 1 cup dry white wine
 * pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) With scissors or sharp knife, cut 1½ inches off top of each artichoke; cut off stems.
 * 2) Pull leaves open at top; remove center leaves and scrape out choke with spoon.
 * 3) In blender or food processor, combine carrot, onion, parsley, dried herbs, garlic and salt and black pepper to taste; process until finely chopped.
 * 4) Stuff herb mixture between leaves of artichokes.
 * 5) Place cooking rack, wine and ½ cup water in 4- or 6-qt pressure cooker.
 * 6) Place artichokes on rack; close cover securely.
 * 7) Place pressure regulator on vent pipe.
 * 8) Cook 20 minutes at 15 pounds pressure, with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
 * 9) Cool cooker at once.
 * 10) Remove artichokes and rack; keep warm.
 * 11) Boil liquid left in pressure cooker about 5 minutes or until reduced to ¼ cup; stir in red pepper.
 * 12) To serve, spoon cooking liquid over artichokes.