Steamed Artichokes

Artichokes have always been one of my favorite vegetables! It was a very special treat growing up when my Mom would bring artichokes home. She would boil them & we would dip the leaves in mayonnaise (which is still delicious to me). I have changed my cooking method to steaming and have added a few more seasonings to the mayonnaise for dipping. My children LOVE this easy recipe for steamed artichokes. These artichokes pair nicely with lemon salmon, garlic rice, and roasted tomatoes.

Steamed Artichokes

Artichokes:

• One artichoke per person
• Bay leaf
• 6 cloves of whole garlic

Soy Garlic Aioli:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove of garlic, finely minced or grated
• 1-2 tbsp soy sauce, to taste

Other Dipping Options:

• Mayonnaise
• Melted butter with 1 clove of minced garlic
• Fresh lemon juice, to taste

How to Make Steamed Artichokes:

Prepare the cooking water by adding a bay leaf & garlic cloves to a large pot with a few cups of water over medium-high heat. Place the steamer in the pot.

Prepare the artichokes for cooking by trimming off the sharp ends of the artichoke leaves with scissors, if desired. Cut the top and stem off and clean well.

Cook the artichokes by placing them in the steamer and covering with a lid.

Steam for 35-45 minutes, depending on their size, or until the leaves can be easily removed.

Meanwhile, make the soy garlic aioli by combining the mayonnaise, garlic, and soy sauce until well-mixed.

Remove from the steamer and set on a serving plate.

Serve hot or at room temperature with your preferred dipping sauce. Enjoy.

Eat the artichokes by dipping the bottom end of your leaves in the aioli, garlic butter, or mayonnaise.

Once you get down to the artichoke heart, remove the fuzzy covering with a spoon, then dip the artichoke heart in the aioli and eat. Enjoy.

Steamed Artichokes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Large Pot with Steamer and Lid
• Sharp Knife

Ingredients

Artichokes:

• One artichoke per person
• Bay leaf
• 6 cloves of whole garlic

Soy Garlic Aioli:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove of garlic finely minced or grated
• 1-2 tbsp soy sauce to taste

Other Dipping Options:

• Mayonnaise
• Melted butter with 1 clove of minced garlic
• Fresh lemon juice to taste

Instructions

• Prepare the cooking water by adding a bay leaf & garlic cloves to a large pot with a few cups of water over medium-high heat. Place the steamer in the pot.
• Prepare the artichokes for cooking by trimming off the sharp ends of the artichoke leaves with scissors, if desired. Cut the top and stem off and clean well.
• Cook the artichokes by placing them in the steamer and covering with a lid.
• Steam for 35-45 minutes, depending on their size, or until the leaves can be easily removed.
• Meanwhile, make the soy garlic aioli by combining the mayonnaise, garlic, and soy sauce until well-mixed.
• Remove from the steamer and set on a serving plate.
• Serve hot or at room temperature with your preferred dipping sauce. Enjoy.
• Eat the artichokes by dipping the bottom end of your leaves in the aioli, garlic butter, or mayonnaise.
• Once you get down to the artichoke heart, remove the fuzzy covering with a spoon, then dip the artichoke heart in the aioli and eat. Enjoy.

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