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Instant Pot Artichokes

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 08/19/19 Updated: 03/22/22
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Making artichokes in the Instant Pot is the easiest way to steam this veggie! Set it and forget it, and they’re done in about 20 minutes. No more scorched pans or overcooked artichokes plus a super quick and easy garlic lemon infusion. Served with a classic dipping sauce.

Instant pot artichokes with dipping sauce

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Artichokes may appear tricky to prepare and cook, but when you use a pressure cooker, it couldn’t be easier!
  • No watching for pans boiling dry – put everything in the instant pot and forget about it!
  • Once you have prepped the artichokes, the cooking method is completely hands free.

When Are Artichokes in Season?

Most artichokes bought in the US are from California, and they are harvested from March through to June every year. You will often be able to find them in stores outside of these months though, so you can make these Instant Pot artichokes all year round!

Health Benefits

Artichokes are an especially healthy vegetable and they are great to incorporate into a heathy diet. They are loaded with nutrients and can help to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar. It can also improve your digestive and liver health.

Artichoke leaf in butter

Serving Suggestions

I served these artichokes with a simple dip of melted butter and mayonnaise. It’s how I grew up eating artichokes, and it’s super easy, quick, and crazy delicious!

You can also serve steamed Instant Pot artichokes with melted butter, aioli, mayo, or any other sauce you might like. Be sure to check out this recipe for more artichoke dipping sauce ideas!

Chef’s Tips

  • Older artichokes will feel lighter than fresh artichokes, so pick one that feels heavy for its size. Props if I catch you in the grocery store tossing artichokes up and down in both hands to see which is heavier! The size of your artichokes will affect your cook times, so keep that in mind!
  • Choose an artichoke that has tightly packed, deep green leaves. A few brown spots are ok, but steer clear of any artichokes that have soft brown spots.
  • Step 1 of the instructions mentions rubbing the artichokes with lemon slices before putting them in the Instant Pot. The lemon will keep the artichoke from oxidizing, a.k.a. turning brown.
Two cooked instant pot artichokes

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An instant pot artichoke on a marble work surface
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Instant Pot Artichokes

Prep:8 minutes minutes
Cook:12 minutes minutes
Total:20 minutes minutes
Making artichokes in the Instant Pot is the easiest way to steam this veggie! Set it and forget it, and they're done in about 20 minutes.
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2 artichokes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium artichokes whole
  • 2 slices lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 cups cold water

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Kitchen scissors
  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
  • Tongs

Instructions 

  • Rinse artichokes under cold water, then pat completely dry. Remove any small artichoke petals from base. Using a sharp knife, cut away stem, then cut off top 1" of artichoke. Using scissors, trim thorn tips off all petals. Rub lemon slices all over outside of artichoke.
    Whole trimmed artichoke, uncooked
  • Add lemon slices from step 1, garlic, and water to Instant Pot. Insert trivet, then stand artichokes upright in Instant Pot.
    Lemon slices and water in an Instant Pot under a trivet
  • Cook on Manual High Pressure for 12 minutes (for small to medium sized artichokes) or 14 minutes (for large artichokes).
    Uncooked artichokes in Instant Pot
  • When time is up, Quick Release pressure and carefully remove lid. Remove hot artichokes from Instant Pot using tongs.
    Steamed artichokes in Instant Pot
  • Serve with a simple dip of melted butter and mayonnaise. (Optional)

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1artichoke, Calories: 60kcal, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 120mg, Potassium: 474mg, Total Carbs: 13g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 1g, Net Carbs: 6g, Vitamin A: 17IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 2mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Julie says

    Posted on 5/27/23 at 7:36 pm

    Way simpler than boiling or steaming but also took almost twice as much time as stated in the recipe. I cooked for 14 minutes under high pressure and manually released, but a knife inserted through the stem met resistance. I did another 10 minutes but should have probably done 11. So I don’t think it was faster, really, with the coming-up-to-pressure time included, but it really was simpler. I like mine with melted butter or lemon juice added to mayo to taste. The mayo is especially refreshing on room temp or cold leftover artichokes. Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

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    • Jessica | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 7/20/23 at 11:16 am

      So sorry to hear that it took longer than expected! Melted butter or lemon juice sound like delicious additions to the mayo. Thanks for sharing, Julie!

      Reply

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