Description
Enjoy delicious steamed artichokes served with a creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 whole artichokes, stem trimmed, cut in half, and choke cut out
- water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Choose artichokes with the longest stem you can find, as the stems are tasty.
- Trim the stem and peel away any discolored parts.
- Cut the entire artichoke plus stem in half lengthwise.
- Use a sharp knife to cut along the bottom of the choke (where it meets the artichoke heart). Grab the prickly part of the leaves and pull the choke out.
- Optionally, use kitchen shears to cut off the sharp ends of the leaves.
- While trimming the artichokes, put several inches of water into a stovetop vegetable steamer and let it come to a boil.
- When the water comes to a boil, place the artichokes in cut side down. Put the lid on the steamer and time for 25 minutes.
- Check by piercing the artichoke heart with a fork to ensure they are done.
- While artichokes cook, whisk together mayo, sour cream, and fresh-frozen lemon juice to make the dipping sauce, starting with one tablespoon of lemon juice and adjusting to taste.
- The sauce can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a few days.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on the size of the artichokes.
- Consider adding a few tablespoons of lemon juice to the steaming water to prevent browning.
- Read How to Cook Instant Pot Artichokes if you prefer that method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artichoke with sauce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg