Artichokes with Spinach

• 6 globe artichokes, trimmed
• 2 bunches of English spinach, trimmed and washed
• ⅖ cup (

Blanch the artichokes in boiling water for 7 minutes. Remove and drain.

Press any excess water from the artichokes and slice them into 2 cm (¾ in.) thick rounds. Chop the raw spinach roughly.

Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over a low heat. Add the garlic and cook gently for 2 minutes. Add the artichokes and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and cook very gent