How to Cook an Artichoke

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How to Cook an Artichoke

We love steamed artichokes. They are low in calories and taste fantastic.

Kristi Rimkus

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Step 1 of 6

Artichoke and half a lemon.

Step 2 of 6

Cut the stem and top off an artichoke. Wash and the rub cut side with lemon to prevent discoloring.

Step 3 of 6

Place in a covered pot with a steamer basket and a few inches of water. Boil gently for up to an hour until a knife can be inserted in the stem end. Add water as needed to keep pan from becoming dry.

Step 4 of 6

Pull off leaves, dip in your favorite sauce, and scrape with your teeth.

Step 5 of 6

Scoop put the choke and discard.

Step 6 of 6

Eat the heart.

You're Done

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Kristi Rimkus

Snohomish, Washington

motherrimmy.com

I'm a healthy cooking blogger committed to cooking low calorie, family-satisfying recipes that include Weight Watchers points.

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1 Artichoke

1 Lemon

Yum!

Shayne 🎨 12 months ago

We dip the tender big end of each leaf in dip, then scrape the dip and tender part of the leaf off with our teeth. One of the pictures shows an eaten leaf.

Kristi Rimkus (author) 12 months ago

You don't eat the leaves.. Just use it for a dip?

Christina Bekaroglu 12 months ago

I have 3 in the frig now. I'll be sure to give this a try. Curry is s favorite.

Kristi Rimkus (author) 12 months ago

If you like to cook several chokes at a time and store extras in the refrigerator, an easy and good dip for cold artichokes can be made by combining two thirds cup real mayonnaise with a tablespoon of melted butter, a tablespoon of lemon juice, and one fourth teaspoon curry powder.

Sheryl Cleverly 12 months ago

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