Garlic butter artichokes

Savor the delicious simplicity of garlic butter artichokes, perfectly seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper. This easy recipe uses tender artichokes, rich butter, and aromatic garlic cloves to create a delicious side dish or appetizer that’s sure to impress.

  • 27 Jan 2025
  • Cook time 20 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 2 Servings
  • 5 Ingredients

Garlic butter artichokes

Garlic butter artichokes make for a delicious side dish or appetizer that's both flavorful and easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform artichokes into a savory delight that's sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients:

2 artichokes
320g
2 tbsp butter
27g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1 dash salt
0.40g
1 dash black pepper
1/10g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Artichokes:
- Trim the stem and outer leaves of each artichoke.
- Cut off about 1 inch from the top of each artichoke to remove the sharp tips.
- Use kitchen scissors to trim the pointed tips of the remaining leaves.
- Rinse the artichokes well under cold water.
2. Cook the Artichokes:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the artichokes to the boiling water.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the leaves can be easily pulled off.
3. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- While the artichokes are cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter.
- Sauté the garlic for about 1-2 minutes, until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden.
- Add the dash of salt and black pepper to the garlic butter mixture. Stir well to combine.
4. Serve:
- Once the artichokes are cooked, remove them from the pot and let them drain.
- Serve the artichokes on a plate or platter.
- Drizzle the garlic butter evenly over the artichokes, making sure to get the garlic pieces into the crevices of the leaves.
- Enjoy the artichokes by pulling off the leaves, dipping them in the garlic butter, and scraping off the tender part with your teeth.

Tips:

- Choose fresh artichokes that are firm and have tightly packed leaves; avoid any that look dry or have browned tips.

- Make sure to trim the artichokes properly by cutting off the top quarter and snipping the sharp leaf tips with kitchen scissors.

- Steaming the artichokes until they are tender is crucial for achieving the best texture.

- When making the garlic butter, melt the butter slowly over low heat to combine the flavors without burning the garlic.

- Don't forget to season the garlic butter generously with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste.

Once you've prepared these garlic butter artichokes, serve them hot with a sprinkle of extra salt and pepper if desired. They make an excellent accompaniment to any main course or can be enjoyed on their own as a tasty snack. Enjoy the perfect blend of garlic, butter, and the unique flavor of artichokes!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size180 grams
Energy
Calories 200kcal10%
Protein
Protein 5g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 20g6%
Fiber 9g25%
Sugar 1.72g2%
Fat
Fat 12g14%
Saturated 7g22%
Cholesterol 33mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 110ug12%
Choline 60mg11%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg11%
Vitamin B3 1.82mg11%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg10%
Vitamin B9 140ug36%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 12mg14%
Vitamin E 0.31mg2%
Vitamin K 24ug21%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 44mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.22mg24%
Iron, Fe 1.05mg10%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg16%
Phosphorus, P 130mg10%
Potassium, K 480mg14%
Selenium, Se 0.62ug1%
Sodium, Na 180mg12%
Zinc, Zn 0.69mg6%
Water
Water 140g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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