Baked Artichoke Squares - The Bikini Chef

Ingredients

• 2 6 ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 white or yellow onions, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• fine zest of 1 lemon
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tube sun-dried tomato paste or pesto