Steamed Artichokes

This artichoke recipe simple steams fresh artichokes with garlic and butter until tender. Delicious served with melted butter for dipping.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 133 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 whole artichokes

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.