Garlic butter artichokes with a dash of salt and pepper
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.
- 06 Jul 2024
- Cook time 20 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 2 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Size | 180 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 200kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 5g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 20g | 6% |
| Fiber 9g | 25% |
| Sugar 1.72g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 12g | 14% |
| Saturated 7g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 33mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 110ug | 12% |
| Choline 60mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 0.15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 1.82mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B9 140ug | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 24ug | 21% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 44mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.22mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.05mg | 10% |
| Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus, P 130mg | 10% |
| Potassium, K 480mg | 14% |
| Selenium, Se 0.62ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 180mg | 12% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.69mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 140g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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