Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes
Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes feature tender leaves infused with mellow garlic and rich, melted butter, yielding a clean, slightly nutty flavor. This simple side shines with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and is perfect for spring dinners, holiday spreads, or a relaxed weekend appetizer. Serve warm for pulling and dipping each leaf to enjoy its delicate sweetness.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill the pan with enough water to cover the bottom.
- 2
Bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- 3
While the water heats, trim and discard the stems and the tough outer leaves of the artichokes.
- 4
Tuck slivers of butter and slices of garlic into the artichoke leaves, then season with salt and pepper.
- 5
When the water boils, place the steamer insert in the pot and set the artichokes in the steamer, stem side down.
- 6
Cover the pot with a lid and steam the artichokes until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 283.55 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 5.02 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 38.27 g 14%
- Total Fat 11.23 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.8 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 161.01 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 7.92 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 1.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 180.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 539.34 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 93.59 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 36.81 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Butter Steamed Artichokes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, and Unsalted Butter. Each serving provides about 283.55 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 283.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes healthy?
- Garlic-Butter Steamed Artichokes has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 283.55 calories and 5.02 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 161.01 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.8 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk 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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