Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe
Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe features tender leaves and a delicate, vegetal sweetness uplifted by lemon, garlic, and bay leaf. It’s light, aromatic, and clean-tasting, ideal as a side or starter where you can dip the leaves in butter, aioli, or vinaigrette. Serve warm for a fresh, wholesome accent to spring or summer meals.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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
- 91
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut off and discard the stems from the artichokes, ensuring the bottoms of each artichoke are flat.
- 2
Cut off and discard the top 1 inch or so of each artichoke.
- 3
Use kitchen scissors to snip the thorny tips from each artichoke leaf.
- 4
Fill the bottom of a pot with about 2 inches of water; add the lemon, the garlic, and the bay leaf.
- 5
Set a steamer basket in the pot, ensuring the water does not rise above the bottom of the steamer basket.
- 6
Place the artichokes in the basket, standing on their flattened bottoms.
- 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 6%
- Protein 4.77 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 26.34 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 139.76 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.85 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 1.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 122.33 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 545.02 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 1.44 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 26.88 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.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 123.54 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 123.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe healthy?
- Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe has an easyChef Pro health score of 65/100. Per serving, it provides 123.54 calories and 4.77 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 139.76 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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