Description
Tender steamed artichokes served with lemon and garlic aromas, perfect for dipping and savoring every bite. A simple, elegant dish that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large artichokes
- 1 whole lemon, halved
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water. Add lemon halves, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Place a steamer basket inside and bring to a simmer.
- While the water heats, trim the artichokes. Snip leaf tips, cut off the top inch, trim the stem, and rub cut surfaces with lemon.
- Place artichokes cut-side down in the steamer basket. Cover with a lid.
- Steam for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a leaf pulls off easily and the base is tender.
- Remove artichokes with tongs. Let cool slightly before handling.
- Halve and remove the fuzzy choke with a spoon if desired. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.
Notes
- Choose artichokes with tightly packed leaves and heavy feel.
- Adding lemon to cut edges helps prevent browning.
- Steam until leaves pull away easily and hearts are tender.
- Perfect with garlic butter, lemon aioli, or vinaigrette dips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artichoke
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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