Heart-Healthy Simple Boiled Artichoke
Transform your dining experience with this *Heart-Healthy Simple Boiled Artichoke* recipe! Perfectly suited for clean eating and packed with nutrients, this dish features tender whole artichokes boiled to perfection with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, fragrant bay leaves, and a hint of black peppercorns. This low-sodium recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort, making it a fantastic choice for health-conscious home chefs. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal starter or side dish that’s both heart-healthy and satisfying. Serve it warm or room temperature with a drizzle of olive oil for a simple yet elegant addition to your table. Cooking wholesome meals has never been easier!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Fresh artichokes
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Start by preparing the artichokes. Cut off the top inch of each artichoke with a sharp knife. Then, trim the stem to about 1 inch in length, removing any tough outer parts.
With a pair of kitchen scissors, snip the pointy tips from each of the leaves to avoid any prickly situations later.
Slice the lemon in half. Squeeze one half into a large pot of water and throw the remaining halves into the pot. This will help prevent the artichokes from browning.
Peel the garlic cloves, smash them lightly, and add them to the pot along with the bay leaves, salt, and black peppercorns.
Submerge the prepared artichokes stem side up in the pot, and ensure they're mostly covered in water. You can place a small lid or heat-safe plate on top to keep them submerged, if necessary.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook the artichokes for about 25-30 minutes. They're done when the outer leaves pull away easily and a knife inserted into the base meets little resistance.
Remove the artichokes from the pot and let them drain upside down on a towel.
Serve the artichokes warm or at room temperature. You can drizzle a little olive oil over them, if desired, for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 617 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
