Simple Steamed Artichokes

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 whole artichokes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• cut stem from artichokes and discard, making sure the bottom of each artichoke is flat. cut top 1 inch (or so) of the artichoke and discard. snip the thorny ends from each artichoke leaf with a pair of kitchen scissors.
• fill the bottom of a pot with a couple of inches of water, adding garlic, lemon juice, and bay leaf to the water. place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure that the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.
• place the artichokes in the basket, resting on the flattened bottoms.
• bring water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until the leaves can be easily pulled from the artichoke, 20 to 30 minutes.