STEAMED ARTICHOKES

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My favorite way to eat artichokes is the simplest. I gave the recipe for two, because I like to sit and eat one with my sister. However, adjust the recipe for however many you want to make. I use pepper but not salt to season, but of course you can use salt if you prefer a saltier taste.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 fresh artichokes
1 large lemon
1/2-1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, melted
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut off stem end as well as 1 inch of the top, remove outermost leaves of artichokes and snip off pointy tips of remaining leaves. Steam, covered in a rack over boiling water about 1/2 hour until base of an artichoke is soft enough to pierce easily (you'll probably have to replace the water over time).
  • Microwave lemon 15 seconds (releases more juice) and then juice lemon--you should end up with 3-4 Tbs juice. Discard peel.
  • In a small skillet, sauté garlic and thyme in oil about 1 minute. With a fork or tiny whisk, whisk in lemon juice, butter and pepper and remove from heat.
  • To eat, dip individual leaves in lemon-butter and scrape the "meat" of the artichokes into your mouth with your front teeth. Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 324.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 5.1

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