Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Life is like eating artichokes; you have got to go through so much to get so little.”
-Thomas Aloysius Dorgan, Cartoonist
The refrigerator light goes on...
Artichokes make the perfect dinner party appetizer. They're easy to prepare, keep well overnight and you can pair them with almost any dipping sauce you like. While the traditional dip is drawn butter, any of your favorite dressings or sauces will do. Try Green Goddess or Blue Cheese dressing or even Sauce Romesco. Using a vinaigrette will be especially healthy and flavored olive oils like truffle oil or basil oil are delicious, too.
Steamed Artichokes
Servings: 1 | Serving size: 1 medium artichoke
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
Serve with Tomato Chive Dressing or Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing or Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing or Honey Mustard Dressing or Citrus Vinaigrette or Blue Cheese Dressing or Romesco Sauce
| 1 quart | water |
| 1 medium | artichoke |
Place the water in a medium pan fitted with a steamer basket over high heat.
Using scissors clip about 1/4 inch off of the tip of the artichoke leaves. Trim the stem to the base of the artichoke, if needed.
Place the artichoke in the steamer and reduce the heat until the water is simmering. Cover.
Steam for 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or cold with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 medium artichoke
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 64 | Calories from Fat 3 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 0g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 72mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrates 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 41% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 3g |
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 15% |
| Calcium 3% | Iron 4% |
| Vitamin K 18 mcg | Potassium 343 mg |
| Magnesium 50 mg | |