Ingredients for Artichokes 101
- 4-6 medium artichokes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 10 cups water
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How to Make Artichokes 101
- In a large non-reactive mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 6 cups of water. This will help prevent the artichokes from browning.
- Pour 4 cups of water into a large pot and bring to a rolling boil.
- Have a steamer basket ready that fits comfortably inside your pot.
- Prepare the artichokes one at a time: Cut off the stem. Peel off the tough outer leaves until you reach the pale yellow inner leaves. Trim the top 1 inch to expose the inner flower. As you prepare each artichoke, place it immediately in the lemon water mixture to prevent browning.
- Once all artichokes are prepared, carefully place them in the steamer basket over the boiling water. Make sure the artichokes are not overcrowded in the steamer.
- Cover the pot and steam for 20-30 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the heart of the artichoke. Check for doneness around the 20-minute mark.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
0g
Carbs
6g
