heat. While water is heating, trim and discard the stems and tough outer leaves of artichokes. Tuck slivers of butter and slices of garlic into artichoke leaves; season with salt and pepper. When water is boiling, place steamer insert in pot and set artichokes in steamer, stem-side down. Cover pot with lid and allow artichokes to steam until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
A simple recipe for artichokes steamed with butter and garlic. Serve with melted butter for dipping. You will need a pan with a steamer insert.
Ingredients
- 2 whole artichokes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- heat. While water is heating, trim and discard the stems and tough outer leaves of artichokes. Tuck slivers of butter and slices of garlic into artichoke leaves; season with salt and pepper.
- When water is boiling, place steamer insert in pot and set artichokes in steamer, stem-side down. Cover pot with lid and allow artichokes to steam until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
