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Delicious Steamed Whole Artichokes Recipe

Delicious Steamed Whole Artichokes Recipe

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Put the parsley, garlic, bay leaves, lemons, wine, oil and water in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Season the liquid with salt and pepper.
In the meantime prepare the artichokes:
Wash artichokes under cold water. Using a heavy stainless steel knife, cut off the stems close to the base. Pull off the lower petals that are small and tough. Cut off the top inch of the artichoke and rub with half a lemon to preserve the green color. Or you may put the artichokes in water that has some lemon juice in it. If you wish, trim the thorny tips of the petals with kitchen shears.
Place the artichokes in the steaming broth, bottom up. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. The artichokes are done when a knife is inserted into the base and there is no resistance.
To eat, pull off a leaf and scrape the meat off the tender end with your front teeth. Dip the ends of the leaves in lemon juice and melted butter if desired. When you reach the center cone of purple prickly leaves, remove it. This is the choke that protects the heart. Now, scrape away the thistle fuzz covering the artichoke heart. The heart is the meatiest and in my opinion, the best part of the artichoke. Steamed artichokes may be served hot or cold. Enjoy!
You may dip the artichoke in mayonnaise that has lemon added to it, or butter and lemon juice. Yum!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	78.32 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.7g	7%
Sodium	44.86mg	2%
Potassium	203.48mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.46g	2%
Sugars	1.13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	11%
Protein	1.62g	3%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	45.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	33.06 Kcal (138 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.98g	7%
Sodium	18.94mg	2%
Potassium	85.89mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.15g	2%
Sugars	0.48g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	11%
Protein	0.68g	3%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	28%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	19.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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