Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Cut and discard stems from artichokes, making sure bottoms of each artichoke are flat. Cut and discard top 1 inch (or so) of each artichoke. Snip thorny ends from each artichoke leaf with a pair of kitchen scissors.

2. 2

   Fill bottom of a pot with about 2 inches of water; add lemon, garlic, and bay leaf. Place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.

3. 3

   Place artichokes in the basket, resting on flattened bottoms.

4. 4

   Bring water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until leaves can be easily pulled from artichokes, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

calories

65 kcal

fatContent

0 g

fiberContent

7 g

sugarContent

2 g

sodiumContent

121 mg

proteinContent

4 g

carbohydrateContent

15 g

unsaturatedFatContent

0 g

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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