Steamed Artichokes

from Family Circle

Steamed Artichokes
Servings: 6 Yield: 6 artichokes Prep 5 mins Cook 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 globe artichokes (4 pounds total)
  • 1 lemon, cut in half

Make It

1. Trim off artichoke stems. With kitchen shears, trim tips of outer leaves. From center leaves, cut off last 1 inch. Rub cut edges with lemon.

2. Fill large, deep pot with tight-fitting lid with 2 inches of water. Place steamer insert in pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Place artichokes, top down, in insert. Replace lid. Steam 25 minutes, until bases are knife-tender, occasionally checking the water level. Let cool slightly. Serve with sauces. Makes 6 artichokes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 60, Fat, total (g): , chol. (mg): , sat. fat (g): , carb. (g): 13, fiber (g): 7, pro. (g): 4, sodium (mg): 114, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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