Steamed Artichokes

Artichokes are one of my favorite green vegetables. They are so easy to make when you steam them. They offer so many benefits that it’s worth giving artichokes a try or put them back on your dinner plate. You can simply squeeze a little lemon on top and drizzle with olive oil. Alternatively, consider dipping the leaves in a side of melted garlic butter or mayonnaise. With a variety of options available, exploring different ways to savor artichokes is a must. Let’s get cooking!

Steamed Artichokes

I love fresh artichokes and steaming them is an easy way to prepare these healthy green vegetables. They are full of flavor and offer so many key benefits. Give them a try.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

• 1 steamer basket
• 1 large pot with lid
• 1 serrated knife

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 2 artichokes

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Instructions

 

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  Place a steamer basket in a large pot and fill with water until just under the basket level.
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  Use a serrated knife to cut the bottom stem and ½ inch off of the top of each artichoke. Add artichokes to the steamer basket and set to boil over medium high heat.
  2 artichokes
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  Cover the pot.
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  Steam for 25-45 minutes depending on the size and number of artichokes. Artichokes are ready when leaves pull off the stem easily.
  
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  When done, remove from the heat. Let the artichokes stand for 5 or more minutes or until the leaves have cooled enought to eat. Serve with hot garlic butter, mayonnaise or preferred condiment. Enjoy!
  

Notes

The nutitional values are estimated values for the artichokes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg