Today we’ll eat a typical Roman dish , the vignarola ,
is a collection of early spring greens , artichokes, lettuce, beans, peas ,
it can also be prepared vegetarian version …
I opted for the one with the sweet bacon or bacon according to your preferences ,
accompany it with a slice of toasted homemade bread … a simple dish but the flavor unmatched !

And now … LIGHT THE FIRES !

INGREDIENTS:

- A head of romaine lettuce

- 4 artichoke hearts ( always put them to soak for 10 minutes in water and lemon)

- 200g of peas

- 200g of beans

- A white onion

- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- Vegetable broth to taste

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Homemade bread to taste

WEAR THE APRON , WASH YOUR HANDS, BEGIN !

- In a low saucepan , put the oil and the onion or thinly sliced ​​or grated
I prefer the second option , let it go over very low heat  with the bacon,
When it becomes brown , add the lettuce cut into strips and artichoke hearts , salt and pepper and cook over low heat ,
After about 10 minutes add the beans in progression and peas, and continue cooking , which depend on the freshness and tenderness of the vegetables.

Et voila … a simple dish but really good … remember to serve with toasted bread !