Simple Steamed Artichokes

Diabetic - Diet and Healthy

These steamed artichokes are delicious and light, perfect for an appetizer. Dip the leaves in melted butter or mayonnaise.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 artichokes

Simple Steamed Artichokes

Ingredients

2 whole artichokes

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 bay leaf

Blueberry Bake

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Place the artichokes in the basket resting on the flattened bottoms.

Step 4

Bring water to a boil cover the pot and cook until the leaves can be easily pulled from the artichoke 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Simple Steamed Artichokes

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 64.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 14.7g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 22.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 18.9mg 32%

Folate: 88.2mcg 22%

Calcium: 60.2mg 6%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 77.7mg 28%

Potassium: 489.3mg 14%

Sodium: 120.7mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 1.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.