Fava Beans, Artichokes and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• minced
• 1 19-ounce can fava beans
• drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts
• drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup diced ripe tomato

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and saute 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
3. Add beans, artichoke hearts, thyme, salt, pepper and lemon juice, and heat to serving temperature.
4. Stir in tomatoes.