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Steamed Artichokes

Steamed Artichokes are a tasty way to get your vegetables. Served with zesty caper dipping sauce, they are the perfect appetizer or side!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 356 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 steamer basket

Ingredients
  

For the Steamed Artichokes:

  • 4 whole artichokes
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and cracked with flat side of knife
  • 1/2 lemon cut into slices

For the Zesty Caper Dipping Sauce:

  • 3/4 cups mayo
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons capers chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus more if needed to taste

Instructions
 

For the Steamed Artichokes:

  • Add ½ an inch of water to a large pot followed by the garlic cloves and all but 1 of the lemon slices. Lower the steaming basket into the water, cover it, and turn the heat to medium. Allow to heat while you prep the artichokes.
  • Cut the stem of each artichoke so that it is flat. Remove any small leaves from the stems with a pairing knife. Working carefully, use a serrated knife to cut the top ¼ of each artichoke off. Rub the flat face of the artichoke with a lemon slice to prevent browning and discoloration. Use kitchen shears to cut away any thorny leaf tips before continuing the same process with the remaining artichokes.
  • Place the artichokes into the pot. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low so the water is just simmering underneath the steaming basket. Allow to steam for 25-35 minutes depending on the size of your artichokes. Smaller will be on the shorter end while larger will be on the longer end.
  • When done, carefully removed and allow to cool 5-10 minutes (or to room temperature) before serving with the Zesty Dipping Sauce.

For the Zesty Dipping Sauce:

  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl. Give it a quick taste to see if it needs more salt and/or more lemon juice. Adjust accordingly, stir, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1artichokeCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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