Simple Steamed Artichokes

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Description

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cut stem from artichokes and discard
  2. 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.
  3. Fill the bottom of a pot with a couple of inches of water
  4. adding garlic
  5. lemon juice
  6. and bay leaf to the water. Place a steamer basket in the pot
  7. making sure that the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.
  8. Place the artichokes in the basket
  9. resting on the flattened bottoms.
  10. Bring water to a boil
  11. cover the pot
  12. and cook until the leaves can be easily pulled from the artichoke
  13. 20 to 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 2

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