Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe

1. 1

   Cut off and discard the stems from the artichokes, ensuring the bottoms of each artichoke are flat.

2. 2

   Cut off and discard the top 1 inch or so of each artichoke.

3. 3

   Use kitchen scissors to snip the thorny tips from each artichoke leaf.

4. 4

   Fill the bottom of a pot with about 2 inches of water; add the lemon, the garlic, and the bay leaf.

5. 5

   Set a steamer basket in the pot, ensuring the water does not rise above the bottom of the steamer basket.

6. 6

   Place the artichokes in the basket, standing on their flattened bottoms.

7. 7

   Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until the leaves can be pulled off the artichokes easily.

• Calories 123.54 kcal Moderate
• Protein 4.77 g Low Source
• Carbs 26.34 g Moderate
• Total Fat 0.22 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
• Sodium 139.76 mg Moderate
• Fiber 7.85 g Good Source
• Sugar 1.55 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 277.85 mg Good Source
• Iron 1.87 mg Moderate
• Potassium 545.02 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 1.44 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 42.56 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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