Steamed Artichokes

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A simple recipe for artichokes steamed with butter and garlic. Serve with melted butter for dipping. You will need a pan with a steamer insert.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 whole artichokes

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Fill the pan with enough water to cover bottom. Bring to a boil over medium heat. While water is heating, trim and discard the stems and tough outer leaves of artichokes. Tuck slivers of butter and slices of garlic into artichoke leaves; season with salt and pepper.

  2. When water is boiling, place steamer insert in pot and set artichokes in steamer, stem-side down. Cover pot with lid and allow artichokes to steam until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

133 Calories
12g Fat
7g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 133
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 162mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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