HOW TO COOK ARTICHOKES
Welcome spring with the ultimate healthy appetizer. It's easy to cook an artichoke - and worth every second you spend doing it. Here's how to choose, cook, and eat artichokes!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- With a pair of kitchen scissors, snip off the tips of the artichoke leaves. They're pokey, and that's no fun.
- With a super-sharp, heavy-duty knife, lop off the top of the artichoke - about 3/4 of an inch worth.
- With the same knife, cut off the stem at the base of the artichoke so that it will sit flat.
- Remove the bottom row of leaves.
- Rinse well under cold water.
- Fill a large pot with about two inches of water and set in the artichokes, bottom side down. Optional but tasty: add a bay leaf, a slice of lemon, and/or a garlic clove. Set on the stove and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the temperature on the water to medium, reducing it to a simmer. Cover.
- Steam the artichokes for about 30 minutes, until tender. You can check for doneness by inserting the tip of a knife into the bottom (if it goes in with only a little resistance they're done) or by pulling off a tester leave (it should come off easily).
- Remove from water, allow to cool a bit, and serve with whatever dip you like (here are a few ideas!)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 artichoke, Calories 1 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g
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DREAM SMITH
[email protected]These artichokes are the perfect appetizer or side dish. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Saimun Islam Saimun Islam
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily add different herbs and spices to change up the flavor.
BD HACKER
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The artichokes were so tender and flavorful. I can't wait to make them again.
Alex Falcetta
[email protected]I've never had artichokes before, but I'm so glad I tried them this way. They were delicious.
Rawan Mamduoh
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these artichokes again. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.
Naghman Azam
[email protected]These artichokes were a great addition to my dinner. They were a nice change of pace from the usual roasted vegetables.
Tristan Tadiwa
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. Artichokes are now one of my favorite vegetables.
Andy Creekmore
[email protected]I love the way the lemon and garlic complement the artichokes. It's a really refreshing and delicious dish.
Bablo Babul
[email protected]These artichokes were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Emmanuel Flourish-Morris
[email protected]I've been looking for a good artichoke recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's easy to follow and the artichokes turned out amazing.
Hector Flores Fonseca
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of artichokes, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed them. The flavors were perfect.
willyam wambugu
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so simple, yet the artichokes turn out so delicious. Definitely a new favorite.
bunmi soye
[email protected]These artichokes were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about them.
weliswa xalabile
[email protected]I've tried many artichoke recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The combination of lemon, garlic, and butter is heavenly.
Mohammed Eliyass NC
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the artichokes came out perfect. So flavorful and tender.
omzo SOW
[email protected]I've always been intimidated by artichokes, but this recipe made them seem approachable! They turned out delicious and impressive.