Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh artichokes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup melted butter (for dipping sauce, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse artichokes under cold water. Cut off the top inch with a sharp knife.
- Trim thorny tips of each leaf using kitchen scissors.
- Steam artichokes in a basket over boiling water for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- While steaming, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and season with salt.
- Serve steamed artichokes warm with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artichoke (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg