Appetizers
Steamed Artichokes
Makes 4 servings
Steamed Artichokes
Makes 4 servings
Artichokes are a sure sign of spring.
Simply steamed, they are delicious with our recipes for Bagna Cauda or a Creamy Herb Mayo
for dipping. Try one or both sauces for a memorable first course.
Nutritional information per artichoke:Calories 76 (2% from fat)
carb. 17g
pro. 5g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 152mgcalc. 71mg
fiber 9g
carb. 17g
pro. 5g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 152mgcalc. 71mg
fiber 9g
Ingredients
4large globe artichokes
Preparation
- 1.
Trim artichokes to fit the steamer by first cutting off the stems so the artichokescan sit upright on the tray. Then trim 1 or 2 inches off the top of the artichoke so the lid can be secured. Remove rough outer leaves and snip any remaining sharp tips with scissors. - 2.
Once all the artichokes are trimmed, put them on the tray inside the steamer. Secure lid.Select Vegetable, adjust timer to 40 minutes and press Start. Once time expires, test one artichoke leaf to confirm it is tender. For extra-large artichokes, an extra 5 minutes might be necessary. - 3.
Serve artichokes immediately with melted butter or the following dips: Bagna Cauda and Creamy Herb Mayo. Once all leaves have been removed, scrape the fuzzy choke and discard to eat the heart.
