Artichoke Provencal

Ingredients:

1. 1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts packed in water--drained and rinsed
2. 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes (no salt/sugar added)
3. 2-3 tablespoons capers
4. 1/4 red onion--thinly sliced
5. 2-3 cloves garlic--minced
6. 1/4 cup Italian flavored panko bread crumbs
7. pinch sugar
8. pinch dried basil
9. olive oil
10. salt
11. pepper
12. fresh herbs

Method:

*Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic, pinch salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and capers and pinch sugar. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

*Add tomato mixture to a shallow baking dish. Arrange artichoke hearts on top. Sprinkle with panko bread crumbs. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake ~10 minutes. Serve on pasta, couscous, or other preferred grain with fresh herbs. Enjoy!