Simple Steamed Artichokes

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 medium sized artichoke1 tsp olive oil (optional)dash of saltdash of black pepper1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp dried rosemary (or fresh, if chopped finely)
Directions
Take the artichoke and cut it in half, the long way. Put the 2 halves into a ziploc bag. Add all other ingredients (olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and rosemary).

Seal the ziploc bag. Put in microwave for 5 minutes on medium-high (depending on your microwave, the time might vary).

Carefully remove from microwave (it'll be hot and full of steam!). Take the two artichoke halves out of the bag. The edges of the leaves should be dried out and brittle, while the part closest to the center (the heart) should be soft.

Using a spoon, scoop out the fuzzy middle of the artichoke. You don't want to eat this!

Put the two halves on a plate, and simply peel off the leaves, eating the delicious heart that is attached to the end of each leaf!

Note: you can serve this with dip if you'd like (ranch dressing, garlic butter, etc.).

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NICIV7.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 59.3
  • Total Fat: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 138.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

Member Reviews
  • SUGIRL06
    Thank you thank you thank you!!! I bought artichokes not knowing how to cook them and I don't like boiled foods generally. Going to try this!
    Edit: Tried this and it was SO EASY! I used crushed garlic instead of powder and it made the recipe even better! Thanks again! - 6/21/10
  • LIL_PINKBUBBLE
    This is going to be a go-to recipe for sure! I messed up on my first arthichoke and didn't want to waste another so looked it up here. So glad I did. Yummy! - 7/10/11
  • SCOOTERTVRPV
    sounds easy and tasty! - 3/12/18
  • ARRTFREAK
    DO NOT FOLLOW THIS RECIPE EXACTLY!!!! Use a microwave dish with cover for starters - high temp plastics are not good! Remove the choke BEFORE you cook it or you will never get the choke out without a whole lot of good flesh along with it! I like the simple seasoning but SKIP THE DIPS!! Why the Dip? - 4/29/12
  • DIETER27
    Thanks for this recipe! I just bought artichokes and wasn't sure how to do this . Thanks ...... - 3/29/12
  • LISBETH636
    Super easy & delicious. I also put a tablespoon of water in to help the steaming process. - 6/21/11
  • JBLOSSOM
    I wasn't sure how it would steam without any water so I added 1 Tablespoon. It is just delicious. And ready in just 5 minutes! I will make this again! Thank you. - 5/17/11
  • WENDIQ
    A quick fix......I have boiled them before.....took 45 minutes. I like this method. - 3/5/10