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Simple Steamed Artichokes

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"These steamed artichokes are delicious and light, perfect for an appetizer. Dip the leaves in melted butter or mayonnaise." — Kelly

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2 whole artichokes
1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 bay leaf

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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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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My artichokes were large. I pressed a garlic clove into the top of each, squeezed the juice of half a lemon on them and dropped the rind in the pot with the bay leaf, sprinkled each with Kosher salt and pepper, and followed the recipe. I melted 2 T butter with a slice of lemon in the MW for each of us to dip; served with oven-roasted chicken thighs and garden tomato salad. Beautiful plate and delicious, too.

—Queen P

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Sep 12, 2012

The artichokes ended up taking 3 hours for the leaves to be tender enough to eat and the heart was way over cooked. The flavor was also bland. I will stick to boiling them.

—sarahnani83

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Nutrition

Calories
65 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
14.7 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
7 g
28%

Protein
4.3 g
9%

Sodium
121 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Steamed Artichokes

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 65
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 121mg 5 %
Potassium 489mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.7g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 7g 28 %
Protein 4.3g 9 %
** Sugars 1.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 32 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 17 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 28 %
Folate 49 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.