Low Fat Steamed Artichoke with Lemon Butter
Elevate your appetizer game with this delightful Low Fat Steamed Artichoke with Lemon Butter recipe—perfectly healthy yet indulgent. Featuring tender, steamed artichokes paired with a delicate low-fat lemon butter dipping sauce, this dish combines simplicity with elegance. The juicy artichokes are infused with a subtle hint of citrus during steaming, while the light buttery sauce, enhanced with freshly squeezed lemon juice and optional garlic, offers a tangy and aromatic complement. Ready in just 40 minutes, this guilt-free gourmet treat is ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a light starter for two. Serve warm and impress your guests with this vibrant, low-fat recipe that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Artichokes
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Butter (light or low fat)
- 1 clove Garlic (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
Rinse the artichokes under cold water. Trim about 1 inch off the top of each artichoke and snip the sharp tips off the remaining outer leaves using scissors. Trim the stem to about 1 inch in length, or remove completely if preferred.
Fill a large pot with 2 cups of water. Add a slice of lemon to the water for extra flavor. Place a steaming basket or rack in the pot, ensuring it sits above the water level.
Place the trimmed artichokes stem-side down in the steaming basket. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and steam for 25–30 minutes, or until the leaves pull off easily and the base is tender when pierced with a knife.
While the artichokes are steaming, prepare the lemon butter. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the melted butter and stir to combine. If desired, finely mince the garlic and add it to the butter for additional flavor. Season with salt.
Remove the artichokes from the pot and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve the steamed artichokes with the lemon butter sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1155 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 805 mg | 17% | |
*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.
