SIMPLE STEAMED ARTICHOKES

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These steamed artichokes are delicious and light, perfect for an appetizer. Dip the leaves in melted butter or mayonnaise.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 whole artichokes
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Cut stem from artichokes and discard, making sure the bottom of each artichoke is flat. Cut top 1 inch (or so) of the artichoke and discard. Snip the thorny ends from each artichoke leaf with a pair of kitchen scissors.
  • Fill the bottom of a pot with a couple of inches of water, adding garlic, lemon juice, and bay leaf to the water. Place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure that the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.
  • Place the artichokes in the basket, resting on the flattened bottoms.
  • Bring water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until the leaves can be easily pulled from the artichoke, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 4.3 g, Sodium 120.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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