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An instant pot artichoke on a marble work surface

Instant Pot Artichokes

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
Yield: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

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
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik