How to Cook Artichokes
Don't be intimidated by these delicious spring vegetables! This easy recipe guides you through steaming whole artichokes to tender perfection, then enjoying them leaf by leaf with a simple butter dipping sauce. Learn how to prepare,cook, and eat artichokes like a pro in no time!
Servings: 4
Calories: 72kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 1 stockpot
Ingredients
- 4 artichokes washed and trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Trim the artichokes by removing the tough outer leaves and snipping of any sharp thorns. Cut 1/2 inch off the top of the artichoke and cut off the stem so the artichoke sits flat on a plate.
- Place the steamer rack in the bottom of a stockpot or Dutch Oven and fill with 2-3 inches of water.
- Bring the water to a boil of medium high heat.
- Arrange the artichokes in a single layer on the steamer rack stem side up.
- Add the garlic and lemon to the water. Reduce the heat to low, close the lid and steam.
- Cook the artichokes for 40-60 minutes.
- Check the artichokes for doneness by sticking a knife into the stem end of the artichoke. If the knife goes in easily without resistance, the artichokes are done. Alternatively, you can pull off a leaf and if it releases easily they are done.
- Remove the artichokes and serve with melted butter or use in your favorite recipe. Discard the lemons and garlic.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg