Artichokes with Savory Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 fresh whole artichokes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• SAVORY SAUCE
• 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
• 2 cups peeled and diced carrots (about 3 large carrots)
• 1/2 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 cup cooked, diced beet (fresh or canned)
• 1 tablespoon liquid aminos or soy sauce
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• Pinch of black pepper