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Steamed artichokes with mayonnaise

Steamed artichokes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 5 artichokes
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 handful parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Optional Dips

PREP ARTICHOKES

  • Fill up a large bowl with cold water, then squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon. Set aside.
    With a serrated knife, cut off the top spiky ⅓ of the artichoke and remove tough outer leaves.
    cutting off the thorns of the artichokes
  • Trim stem down to 2 inches or 5 cm and peel it.
    hands cleaning artichokes with a pairing knife
  • With your thumbs, loosen up the head of the artichoke exposing the choke.
    With a knife or with a sturdy teaspoon, remove the fuzzy choke.
    removing the hairs and core from artichoke with scissors
  • Put the cleaned artichoke in the bowl with the lemon water to prevent discolouration and browning.
    artichokes in a bowl with cold water and lemon

STEAM ARTICHOKES

  • To a large pot add 1½ inches (4 cm) of water and the bay leaves.
    Put the steamer basket into the pot, then arrange the artichokes on the steamer basket, head down.
    three artichokes in a steamer basket before cooking
  • Cover the pot, bring to a simmer, and steam until tender.
    It can take from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of your artichokes.
    Pierce the artichoke with the tip of a pointy knife to check doneness. The knife should slide in easy.
    Artichokes in a steamer basket

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt and black pepper.
    Alternatively drizzle or dip in chermoula, chimichurri, or vegan mayo.
    They are delicious with pita bread or focaccia.
    Steamed artichoke with vegan mayonnaise on a plate
Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 steamed artichoke out of 5 served with olive oil, lemon, and parsley.
STORAGE & MAKE AHEAD
Make ahead: Steamed artichokes are a good recipe for meal prep as they keep well for a few days, and you can quickly reheat them in the microwave.
Refrigerator: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for several days. The best way to reheat steamed artichokes is to warm them up in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Freezer: We don’t recommend freezing steamed artichokes. If you plan to do so, let them cool down completely, transfer them to a freezer-friendly container, and freeze them for up to 3 months.
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