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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

    Published: Oct 2, 2021 · Last Updated: Jun 14, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

    Steamed Artichokes

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    steamed artichokes with plucked leaves next to them, served with a lemon caper aioli sauce
    steamed artichokes with plucked leaves next to them, served with a lemon caper aioli sauce
    Fresh steamed artichoke leaves being dipped in a lemon caper aioli sauce
    cooked artichokes, steamed in a dutch oven with chicken stock, spices and seasonings
    steamed artichokes with plucked leaves next to them, served with a lemon caper aioli sauce

    This simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with just about any protein. They are tender and meaty and whether you serve them with aioli, melted butter, or mayo, they are sure to become a family favorite.

    steamed artichokes with plucked leaves next to them, served with a lemon caper aioli sauce
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    Ingredients Notes
    Ingredients to make steamed artichokes
    Step by Step Instructions
    How to cook artichokes
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    Frequently Asked Questions
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    Steamed Artichokes

    Ingredients Notes

    artichokes, aioli, chicken stock, dried minced onion, salt, and bay leaves all laid out in individual bowls, on a marble background

    Ingredients to make steamed artichokes

    • Artichokes: When most people hear the word artichoke, they picture canned artichoke hearts or even jarred, marinated artichoke hearts. But this steamed artichoke recipe is made with whole, fresh artichokes. You eat the fleshy part of the leaves, and then you cut it down and eat the artichoke heart. (Try my Marinated Artichoke Hearts Recipe)
    • Chicken Stock: You can certainly steam these in plain water, but using chicken stock for this steamed artichoke recipe makes them more flavorful and even more nutritious. You can also use vegetable stock or beef stock.
    • Dried Minced Onion: I always have dried minced onion on hand. It is is so convenient for when you don't have fresh onions on hand, or when you don't feel like cutting onions. They rehydrate as they cook.
    • Bay Leaves: The bay leaves add another layer of flavor to the chicken stock.

    Step by Step Instructions

    A dutch oven filled with chicken stock and seasonings

    How to cook artichokes

    STEP 1: Heat the chicken stock in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high.

    Fresh artichokes on a cutting board with the steams and the tops of the leaves cut off

    STEP 2: Cut away ½ to 1 inch from the top of each artichoke. Remove any dead or brown outer leaves. Cut off the stems close to the base so that that artichokes will stand upright.

    Fresh artichokes in a dutch oven with chicken stock, onion, bay leaves and salt

    STEP 3: Place the trimmed artichokes in the pot, sprinkle with the onion flakes and sea salt.

    cooked artichokes, steamed in a dutch oven with chicken stock, spices and seasonings

    STEP 4: Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the artichokes are tender and the leaves are easily plucked. Serve with Lemon Caper Aioli for dipping. 

    steamed artichokes with plucked leaves next to them, served with a lemon caper aioli sauce

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: These steamed artichokes are really best when eaten right after cooking. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Reheating: I recommend reheating them in the microwave just long enough to heat them through. You don't want them to continue cooking and become mushy.
    • Serving suggestions: These are delicious served with this Roasted Garlic Mayo, melted butter, or even this Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Aioli.
    • Make it in the Instant Pot: Add the broth, the artichokes, and all the seasoning to the Instant Pot, cook on high for 15 minutes and then quick release the pressure.
    • Add garlic: Add some fresh minced garlic to the broth to kick things up a notch.
    • Add lemon pepper: These are also delicious with lemon pepper seasoning added.
    Fresh steamed artichoke leaves being dipped in a lemon caper aioli sauce

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you eat an artichoke?

    To eat the artichoke leaves, you slide the fleshy end of the leaf through your teeth, pulling off the meat and then discard the rest of the leaf. They are delicious dipped in melted butter, mayonnaise, or aioli. Once you have eaten all of the leaves, you can cut it down to eat the artichoke heart in the center.

    How do you pick a good artichoke?

    Fresher artichokes will be heavier and feel more solid. The leaves will be tightly closed and they will be deep green in color. Older artichokes will be lighter, with the leaves opening up and will be lack-luster in color. When cooked, older artichokes will have a woody taste and texture, with not much meat on the leaves.

    Can you steam artichokes in an Instant Pot?

    Yes! Add the broth, the artichokes, and all the seasoning to the Instant Pot, cook on high for 15 minutes and then quick release the pressure.

    When are artichokes in season?

    While you can usually find artichokes year round in the grocery store, they typically take best from March to May and again from September through October.

    Are artichokes keto friendly?

    One medium artichokes comes in at just 7 grams of net carbs. It is also a great source of fiber, making it an excellent vegetable choice for the keto diet.

    Fresh steamed artichoke leaves being dipped in a lemon caper aioli sauce

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    Steamed Artichokes


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    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with just about any protein. They are tender and meaty and whether you serve them with aioli, melted butter, or mayo, they are sure to become a family favorite. 


    Ingredients

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    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 4 large artichokes
    • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion (I use this brand of spices)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
    • 2 bay leaves
    • Lemon Caper Aioli, for serving (get the recipe here)

    Instructions

    1. Heat the chicken stock in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high.
    2. Cut away ½ to 1 inch from the top of each artichoke. Remove any dead or brown outer leaves. Cut off the stems close to the base so that that artichokes will stand upright.
    3. Place the trimmed artichokes in the pot, sprinkle with the onion flakes and sea salt, cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the artichokes are tender and the leaves are easily plucked. 
    4. Serve with Lemon Caper Aioli for dipping. 

    Notes

    • Net carbs per serving: 7g
    • Storage: These steamed artichokes are really best when eaten right after cooking. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Reheating: I recommend reheating them in the microwave just long enough to heat them through. You don't want them to continue cooking and become mushy. 
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish Recipes
    • Method: Steaming
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 72
    • Fat: 0.5g
    • Carbohydrates: 14g
    • Fiber: 7g
    • Protein: 4g

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    1. Becki says

      November 02, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Wow these are so good! My husband who loves artichokes, grew up on his mom’s pressure cooked artichoke recipe that I can never duplicate lol (and we have been married 33 yrs) LOVED this recipe! Asked me to make them this way from now on! I made in the instapot and they came out perfect. I did the recommended 15 min. And that Lemon caper aioli is what really takes them to gourmet! A must with these artichokes

      ★★★★★

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    2. Sara Kleeman says

      January 12, 2022 at 5:13 pm

      I have made this recipe on repeat. It is absolutely delicious, and that’s saying something as I have never liked vegetables.
      Kyndra’s recipes are some of the best there are and I recommend her page to everyone I know.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Lisa says

      November 21, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Are they supposed to be super chewy? Flavor is good but some I couldn't even chew. I love your recipes so wondering if I did something wrong. ??

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      • Kyndra Holley says

        November 22, 2021 at 10:24 am

        Each artichoke with vary depending on if they are in season or not and how long they have been in the grocery store. Some will have meatier leaves and some will be woodier (this is when they are out of season or past their prime) That being said, you aren't attempting to eat the entire leaf are you?

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    4. Carol says

      October 05, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      What a delicious way to make artichokes! I usually just boil them in water for 30 minutes and serve them with lemon-butter sauce...this was so much more delicious. I used your lemon aioli to dip and it was delicious too. You make it easy for me to be on Keto, Kyndra. : )

      ★★★★★

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    5. Michelle says

      October 03, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      This was so good! I grew up eating artichokes but we never dunked them in anything. Complete game changer. My children even liked them this time.❤️

      ★★★★★

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