Basic Steamed Artichoke
Published September 18, 1993
- Total Time
- About 1 hour
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Ingredients
1 artichoke
½ lemon
Nutritional analysis per serving
9 grams carbs; 36 calories; 4 grams fiber; 61 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 1 gram sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Snap off the stem. With a stainless steel knife, slice off the top, about 1 inch from the pointed end. Use scissors to cut off the tips of the outer leaves. Rub all cut surfaces with lemon juice.
- Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a pot with a steamer insert. Place the artichoke in the insert and cover the pot tightly. Steam until the base is tender and the leaves pull out easily, about 40 minutes.
- Step 3
If serving whole, pull out the cone of leaves in the center of the artichoke. Use a small spoon to scoop out the choke. If using the heart only, pull away all of the leaves and then scoop out the choke. You will need approximately 8 large artichokes to get the equivalent of 1 13 ¾-ounce can of artichoke hearts.
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Comments
Lovely. The steamer insert is not necessary, the lemon is!