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artichokes in steamer basket
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How to Steam Artichokes

Artichokes are undeniably one of the more intimidating vegetables to cook and eat. Just follow this guide on how to easily steam artichokes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 2-4 artichokes depending on size

Instructions

  • Bring a couple of inches of water to boil in a pot.
  • Place the artichokes in a steamer basket and put the basket into the pot of boiling water. Cover the pot, and lower the heat to medium. Steam for 25-45 minutes.
  • Remove them from the heat when the artichokes are tender when poked with a fork. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Start checking for doneness at approximately 25 minutes. However, the cooking time may be as long as 45-50 minutes depending on the size of the artichokes.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg