Easy Steamed Artichokes: A Simple Recipe

Name: Easy Steamed Artichokes: A Simple Recipe
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 2 whole artichokes; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; 1 bay leaf

This simple steamed artichoke recipe delivers a delicious and light dish, making it the perfect appetizer. Enjoy the artichoke leaves dipped in melted butter or your favorite mayonnaise.

Total time35 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield2

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Servings

Ingredients

2 whole artichokes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf

Instructions

Prepare the artichokes by cutting and discarding the stems to create a flat bottom. Trim the top inch of each artichoke and snip the thorny tips of the leaves using kitchen scissors.
In a pot, add approximately 2 inches of water, along with lemon slices, garlic cloves, and a bay leaf. Insert a steamer basket, ensuring the water level remains below the basket's bottom.
Arrange the artichokes in the steamer basket, positioning them on their flattened bottoms for even cooking.
Bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover the pot. Steam until the leaves can be easily pulled away from the artichokes, which typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 65 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 121 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g