This sounds super fancy but it’s really nothing more than a braise. It’s a one-pot meal (woo hoo!) and very simple to make. I served it with crusty French bread for sopping up the delicious juices. It pairs great with a crisp green salad drizzled with a light vinaigrette.

Artichokes and Chickpeas with Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 5 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 cups yellow cherry tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced in half
• 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Crusty bread, toasted (for serving)

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pan. Add shallots and cook until soft and golden (about 2 minutes). 
2. Add garlic and bay leaves. Cook until garlic is golden (about 2 minutes). Add the wine and simmer for 30 seconds.
3. Add the tomatoes and cover. Cook 8-10 minutes until tomatoes are almost bursting.
4. Add the artichokes and chickpeas. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes until heated all the way through. 
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with the fresh tarragon.
6. Serve alongside toasted French bread.