Easy Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes are so easy to make and they are the perfect appetizer for dinner. Plus, you can show all your non-artichoke-eating friends how to eat them, which is fun.
Servings: 4 artichokes
Calories: 184kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 dutch oven or small pot
Ingredients
- 4 artichokes
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Cut the artichoke's head off about ½-inch to 1-inch down. Then cut off the base at the stem so that it can sit up straight on its own. Use your hand to stretch out the leaves a little bit.
- Place all four artichokes into a pot side by side. Add 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pot. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each artichoke. Salt and pepper all of the artichokes.
- Cover the pot and place it on medium-high heat allowing the water to boil for 30 minutes. The artichokes are done when you can remove an artichoke leaf but there still remains some resistance when you pull.
- Serve easy steamed artichokes as an appetizer before dinner!
Notes
- Once you get to the center of the artichoke rip the little hairy part off and eat the heart. It's the best part. The hair is edible but the texture is usually a turn off for people.
- The artichokes are perfectly steamed when you can pull a leaf off without much effort.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1286mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg