Baby Artichoke Crostini With Cheese

Cheesy and delightful – try this great-tasting recipe using Baby Artichokes and jack cheese. This recipe is truly the perfect starter!

fork and knife iconServes: 18-Dec
timer iconPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes
chef hat iconSource: Ocean Mist Farms

Dietary Preferences

VegetarianLow-Sugar

Ingredients

6 Ocean Mist Baby Artichokes, rinsed and trimmed
2 Tbsp olive oil
6 slices day old-bread
3 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
1 Tbsp shallots, chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (oregano, basil rosemary, parsley, Italian parsley or thyme)
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp stone-ground mustard
½ cup diced, seeded, peeled tomato
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup shaved vella jack cheese

(See video: How to Prepare Baby Artichokes for cooking)

Directions

Start by cutting each Baby Artichoke in quarters.

Pat dry, then toss with the 2 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper.

Turn into shallow pan and roast in preheated 350°F oven until tender, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, toast bread slices until browned and crisp.

In a pan, sauté roasted Baby Artichokes with lemon juice, shallots, herbs, mustard and garlic. Add tomato and heat through.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Divide Baby Artichoke mixture among toast slices. Top with cheese shavings.