Steamed Artichokes
This easy Steamed Artichoke recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table. Fresh artichokes are infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs, then paired with melted butter for dipping.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 297kcal
Equipment
- 4-quart Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 artichokes whole
- 4 springs parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lemons halved, 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 4 tablespoon butter salted, melted
Instructions
- Add parsley, garlic powder, bay leaves, 3 lemon halves, vegetable broth, olive oil and chicken stock in a large 5 quart Dutch oven and simmer on medium-low heat.
- Prepare artichokes by cutting the stems and cut the top inch of the artichoke. Peel off any tough outer layers.
- Add artichokes to 4 quart Dutch oven bottom up. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. A knife should meet no resistance.
- Serve with melted butter.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh artichokes with tightly packed leaves for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the stems and remove tough outer leaves to ensure even cooking.
- Steam the artichokes for about 30 minutes, or until a knife slides easily into the base.
- Serve immediately with melted butter or a dipping sauce for the most tender and flavorful results.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
