COOKED ARTICHOKES

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Cooked Artichokes image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 to 4 artichokes, 6 to 8 ounces each
Lemon half

Steps:

  • Trim the artichoke with a serrated knife: cut the stem flush with the bottom of the artichoke; cut 1 inch off the top of the artichoke, and trim off the prickly leaf tips. As you work rub cut surfaces with the lemon half to keep them from discoloring.
  • Place each artichoke in a microwave cooking bag, closing the bag tightly, or on a six-inch sheet of PV plastic wrap, folding the plastic to enclose the artichoke and sealing it tightly. Arrange the artichokes in a ring on the microwave carousel or on a large plate. Cook at 100 percent power (high setting). In a full-size oven (600 watts or more), one artichoke will take 9 minutes, two 11 minutes, and four 15 minutes. In a small oven (under 500 watts), one artichoke will take 12 minutes and two 20 minutes. Four won't fit in a small oven.
  • To check for doneness, press the bottom of an artichoke with a fingernail; it should give. Remove from the oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Prick the plastic with a knife to release the steam. Unwrap carefully.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 94 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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