Steamed Artichokes
2 portions
35mYou can't always find a good, fresh artichoke. When you do, it's hard to beat a simple steam bath and some fun condiments for preparation.
What you will need
3 Artichokes
1 Lemon
Mayonnaise, optional
(Nutritional facts 46 calories, 3.98 g fat, 3.59 g carbohydrates, 0.4 g protein, 3 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium)How to cook
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Peel away the tough, green outer leaves of the artichokes.
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Slice off the tip to remove the remaining spiny leaf tips.
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Trim away the bases of the leaves and peel the tough, green portion from the stem.
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Slice the lemon in half and rub a little lemon juice on the cut portions of the artichoke to keep it from browning.
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Pour water into a saucepan to a depth of 2"-3".
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Squeeze in the juice from half of the lemon.
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Bring the water to a simmer. Set up a steamer basket in the pot. If you don't have a steamer basket, a pile of silverware will do in a pinch, so long as you can keep the artichokes suspended over the simmering water.
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Place the artichokes in the steamer basket and cover the pot.
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Steam artichokes for about 25 minutes or until the stem is tender and easily pierced with a knife.
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