Low Sodium Simple Boiled Artichoke
Delightfully tender and naturally flavorful, this Low Sodium Simple Boiled Artichoke recipe is a healthy and fuss-free way to enjoy this nutrient-packed vegetable. With just a handful of fresh ingredients—like globe artichokes, lemon, garlic, and aromatic black peppercorns—this dish prioritizes clean, sodium-conscious eating without sacrificing taste. Prepared in under 40 minutes, the artichokes are simmered to perfection, making them easy to pull apart and savor leaf by leaf. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light side dish, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for health-conscious food lovers. Serve alongside your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce or enjoy plain for an effortlessly elegant treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole large globe artichokes
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 15 pieces black peppercorns
Instructions
Rinse the artichokes under cold water to remove any dirt.
Cut the lemon in half and rub one half over the cut edges of the artichokes to prevent browning.
Trim about one inch from the top of the artichoke using a sharp knife.
Using kitchen scissors, snip off the thorny tips from the remaining leaves.
Cut the stems close to the base of each artichoke, allowing them to sit flat while cooking.
In a large pot, add enough water to cover the artichokes, approximately 8 cups.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pot and drop in the lemon shells as well.
Peel the garlic cloves, and add them whole to the pot along with the bay leaf and black peppercorns.
Place the artichokes in the pot, making sure they are submerged. If they tend to float, weigh them down with a heat-resistant plate.
Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes or until the outer leaves can be easily pulled off.
Remove the artichokes from the pot and allow them to cool slightly.
Serve warm with your choice of low sodium dipping sauce or enjoy them plain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 244 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1138 mg | 24% | |
*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.
