nutritional information

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 64
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 72 mg
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
Vegan Gluten-Free

Perfect Steamed Artichokes

Perfect Steamed Artichokes

Serves 4

The ultimate way to enjoy fresh artichokes.
  • 4 globe artichokes
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

1. Break off artichoke stems to remove tough fibers. Cut stem ends. Trim off pointed leaf tops of artichokes with scissors. Rub cut parts with lemon half.
2. Fill large pot with 2 inches water, and add bay leaf and garlic clove. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into water, and place steamer basket in pot. Set artichokes top down in steamer basket, cover, and bring water to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium, and steam artichokes, covered, 45 to 50 minutes, or until a bottom leaf from each base pulls away easily. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve with a dipping sauce, if desired.

May 2008

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Insanity - 2012-11-08 04:04:24

I guess everybody knows that you don't eat the outside of the leaf? You just pull the leaf through your teeth to squeeze out the delicious inside, then discard the husk. I tried a very similar recipe a couple of weeks ago. We'd never eaten an artichoke--just the heart. They are delicious, and very easy as an appetizer for a crowd.

Rich - 2012-05-22 12:44:33

WOW perfect steamed Artichokes, thank you for that Karen

Karen A Fowkes - 2012-05-22 08:56:00

I'm a personal chef and this is the way I steam artichokes (which I make all the time in Spring). Once they're done steaming, I cut them in half, drizzle a sauce of balsamic, oil, and brown sugar on them and put them in the broiler for 5 minutes. Dipping sauce of vegenaise, fresh oregano, thyme, sage, and lemon is the best.

Daisy - 2012-05-21 17:59:55

Some how I've only just discovered artichokes and I love them so much. This looks great and I'll be giving it a go this week.

chocstrawberry - 2011-04-10 18:12:29

AND YOU GET THE CHOKE OUT OF THE CENTER HOW?

MICKI FOGARTY - 2010-05-10 19:28:45

Tip for Mickey Fogarty: Once the artichokes are cooked you can use tongs to remove the cooked choke easily, then carefully scrape the heart clean with a small spoon. Good Luck. I am trying this steam method for the first time tonight. smells wonderful.

Scott Miller - 2011-05-18 21:01:33