Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes
Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes turn out tender and succulent, with subtle garlic, bay, and lemon aromas that highlight the artichokes’ natural sweetness. They’re ideal as a shareable starter or a simple side, especially when served warm with melted butter or extra lemon. Enjoy them for weeknight dinners or as an elegant addition to a spring spread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 87
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 66
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Place the steamer in the pot. Add the artichokes with the trimmed tops facing up; drizzle with lemon juice. Close and lock the lid.
- 2
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method as directed by the manufacturer, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Let cool until easy to handle. Pull off the outer petals one at a time. Pull through your teeth to remove the soft portion of each petal. Discard the remaining petal. Spoon out the fuzzy center near the stem and discard it. Eat the bottom whole or cut it into pieces.
- Calories 133.91 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.78 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 29.08 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 152.81 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 9.14 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 4.07 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 123.22 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 548.3 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 2.11 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 26.89 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooked Steamed Artichokes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 133.91 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 133.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes healthy?
- Pressure-Cooked Steamed Artichokes has an easyChef Pro health score of 66/100. Per serving, it provides 133.91 calories and 4.78 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 152.81 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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