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An instant pot artichoke on a marble work surface

Instant Pot Artichokes

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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.
Prep 8 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 2 artichokes

Equipment

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

Ingredients

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

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 (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1artichokeCalories: 60calProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 474mgTotal Carbs: 13gFiber: 7gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 6gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://40aprons.com/instant-pot-artichokes/