Artichokes Stew

Description
Serve 4

Ingredients

 * 4 large tender artichokes
 * 4 small onions finely chopped
 * 200 g broad beans, both skins removed
 * 200 g shelled peas
 * 400 g fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves crushed
 * 1 tbs parsley
 * 1 tbs olive oil
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 egg per person (optional)
 * 1 gbejna (fresh goat cheese) per person

Directions

 * 1) Prepare the artichokes by removing all tough outer leaves, completely cut off the tops of remaining leaves and remove the choke with the aid of a teaspoon.
 * 2) Cut the artichokes in halves and put in a basin covered in water lemon juice.
 * 3) In the meantime, heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and gently fry until soft.
 * 4) Add the garlic and as soon as it turns golden, add the tomatoes.
 * 5) Bring to the boil add the parsley and seasoning, lower the flame and add the artichoke hearts.
 * 6) When these are almost done, add the broad beans and peas.
 * 7) At this stage you may have to add a little water, to make sure all the vegetables are covered.
 * 8) Continue simmering until the vegetables are tender.
 * 9) Add the egg and the gbejna into a hollow you will have made with a wooden spoon.
 * 10) As soon as the egg is poached serve the stew hot.