Fregola Sarda With Artichokes and Feta

Name: Fregola Sarda With Artichokes and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 3 medium artichokes (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/4 cups fregola sarda or 1 1/4 cups israeli couscous; 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (4 ounces)

Submitted by threeovens

"Fregola sarda is a small pasta pearl that has been toasted for a nutty flavor. You could also use Israeli couscous in this recipe. This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark, of the NY Times."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
3 medium artichokes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
¹⁄₃ cup slivered almonds
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
¹⁄₈ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ¹⁄₄ cups fregola sarda or 1 1/4 cups israeli couscous
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (4 ounces)

directions

Plsce the lemon juice and artichokes in a bowl of water; discard the tough outer layer of leaves.
Trim away the dark skin from the bases and slice off the top thir of each artichoke; slice in half, lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the hairy choke in the center of each.
Cut into 1/2 inch side pieces.
Toast the almonds in a saucepan over medium heat by tossing occasionally until they are golden; transfer to a bowl.
Add 6 cups of water to the saucepan and heat over medium heat; add 1/4 cup oil, 1 tablespoon salt, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil and add artichokes; lower heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove artichokes with a slotted spoon into a large bowl.
Return the cooking liquid to a boil, add the fregola or couscous, lower heat, and simmer until tender, 8 to 12 minutes; drain.
To the bowl of artichokes, add the fregola or couscous, almonds, mint, dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; gently toss.

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