These steamed artichokes are delicious and light, perfect for an appetizer. Dip the leaves in melted butter or mayonnaise.
Original recipe makes 2 artichokes
Ingredients
2 whole artichokes
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 bay leaf
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PREP
10 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
30 mins
Directions
- Cut stem from artichokes and discard, making sure the bottom of each artichoke is flat. Cut top 1 inch (or so) of the artichoke and discard. Snip the thorny ends from each artichoke leaf with a pair of kitchen scissors.
- Fill the bottom of a pot with a couple of inches of water, adding garlic, lemon juice, and bay leaf to the water. Place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure that the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.
- Place the artichokes in the basket, resting on the flattened bottoms.
- Bring water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until the leaves can be easily pulled from the artichoke, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 65 kcal
Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 4.3 g
Sodium: 121 mg