Basic Steamed Artichokes

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Basic Steamed Artichokes
30 min.
2
60kcal

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Basic Steamed Artichokes: A Flavorful, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Side Dish
Discover the simple elegance of Basic Steamed Artichokes, a delightful side dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe is perfect for those following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, and it's ready in just 30 minutes. Serving two, each portion contains only 60 calories, making it a light and healthy addition to any meal.
With its tender texture and subtle flavor, the artichoke is a versatile base that pairs wonderfully with a variety of dipping sauces, allowing you to customize your culinary experience. The preparation is straightforward, requiring only a few basic steps and minimal ingredients.
To bring out the best in this ancient vegetable, we'll be using a combination of a frying pan, a saucepan, a knife, a serrated knife, and a steamer basket. These tools will help you achieve the perfect steamed artichokes every time, ensuring that each leaf pulls away easily and the base is tender enough to enjoy.
Whether you're looking for a light side dish to complement your main course or a simple, yet elegant appetizer, Basic Steamed Artichokes are sure to impress. So, grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • medium artichokes 
  • servings salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • serrated knife
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with an inch of water and season it with a few pinches of salt. Insert a steamer basket; if the water comes up through the holes of the basket, pour a little out. Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let the water simmer.Meanwhile, trim the artichokes. Pull off any damaged or brown leaves and discard. Using a serrated knife, trim the stems, leaving about half an inch, then cut off the pointy top third. (The artichokes should fit, stem-end up, in the steamer basket with the lid on the pan.)
  2. Place the artichokes stem-end up in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 20 minutes. Check for doneness by pulling off an outer leaf from each and poking the base of the stems with a sharp knife—if the leaves come off easily and the knife slips easily into the base, the artichokes are ready. If they’re not, steam for another 10 to 15 minutes as needed.
  3. Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice. For instructions on how to eat an artichoke, see our illustrated guide.

Nutrition Facts

Calories60kcal
Protein23.16%
Fat2.39%
Carbs74.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
2.09
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.2108695753243%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
16mg
Apigenin
9.57mg
Luteolin
2.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:60.16kcal
3.01%
Fat:0.19g
0.3%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.29%
Carbohydrates:13.45g
4.48%
Net Carbohydrates:6.54g
2.38%
Sugar:1.27g
1.41%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:314.11mg
13.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.19g
8.37%
Fiber:6.91g
27.65%
Folate:87.04µg
21.76%
Magnesium:76.81mg
19.2%
Vitamin C:14.98mg
18.15%
Vitamin K:18.94µg
18.04%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.41%
Copper:0.3mg
14.79%
Potassium:473.64mg
13.53%
Phosphorus:115.2mg
11.52%
Iron:1.64mg
9.11%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.42%
Vitamin B3:1.34mg
6.69%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.14%
Calcium:56.44mg
5.64%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.97%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.33%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.18%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.62%
Source:Chow