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Instant Pot Artichoke Recipe

Melissa Norris
Use this Instant Pot artichoke recipe to save time. A pressure cooker will steam your artichokes to perfection, allowing you to eat them right away as an appetizer or side dish or prep them for your favorite spinach dip, chicken casserole, pizza, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 3 artichokes
Calories 14 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Serrated Knife
  • Kitchen Sheers
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 3 whole Artichokes
  • 1 whole Lemon
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 bunch Fresh Herbs bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, sage, or tarragon
  • 1 cup Water For a six-quart model, use one cup of water. For an eight-quart model, use 1 ½ to 2 cups of water.

Instructions
 

  • Gently wash the artichokes under running water and pat dry. Cut off the stem with a serrated knife, turn the artichoke over and remove the top 1-2 inches. Using kitchen sheers, trim off any dried outer leaves.
  • Slice the lemon into quarters, and squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges over the cut side of the artichoke. (This will prevent it from browning.)
  • Add water, herbs, and lemon wedges to the inner liner of the Instant Pot, and add the trivet.
  • Place the prepared artichokes in the Instant Pot on top of the trivet cut side down (stem side up.) Set the steam release knob on the lid to the sealing position and lock the lid onto the Instant Pot.
  • For small artichokes, set the Instant Pot timer to 10 minutes of cook time, medium to 15 minutes, and large to 25 minutes.
  • When the time is completed, use the quick-release valve for firm artichokes or allow it to naturally pressure release for a soft texture.
  • Remove the artichokes and check for doneness using a sharp knife. It should easily slide into the bottom of the artichoke.
  • Serve artichokes warm with melted butter.

Notes

To keep your cooked artichokes fresh, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze them for up to three months. 
Reheating cooked artichokes is easy. You can steam them in the Instant Pot for 2-3 minutes heat them in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes oven until they're warm. Or, add them to recipes like dips, pizza, soups or stews for extra flavor and nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving: 1artichokeCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1601IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword How to Cook an Artichoke in the Instant Pot, Instant Pot Artichoke Recipe, Instant Pot Artichokes
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