Steamed Artichokes with Herb Aioli

The simplest way to prep artichokes: cook them whole and eat your way to the tender heart leaf by leaf. And since these artichokes can be made ahead and served at room temperature, they're also perfect for entertaining.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large artichokes (about 2 1/2 pounds)

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as chives and/or parsley

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

  • ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 small clove garlic, grated

  • â…› teaspoon salt

  • Pinch of ground pepper

Directions

  1. Cut off the top inch of leaves from the artichokes. Remove the outer layer of small, tough leaves from the stem end. Snip all remaining spiky tips from the outer leaves. Cut off and discard the stems.

  2. Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add the artichokes. Cover and steam until tender, adding more hot water as necessary, 30 to 35 minutes.

  3. Whisk mayonnaise, herbs, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve with the artichokes.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate aioli (Step 3) for up to 5 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245 Calories
21g Fat
13g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 artichoke & 2 1/2 Tbsp. aioli
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Vitamin A 82IU 2%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Folate 80mcg 20%
Sodium 374mg 16%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Magnesium 69mg 16%
Potassium 434mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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