Description
Deliciously cooked artichokes using an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized artichokes
- 1 cup water
- 1–2 T fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. dried lemon zest or 1-2 tsp. fresh lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tsp. dried shallots or 2 tsp. minced fresh shallots (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the discolored end of the artichoke stem, then cut off the very lowest leaves and peel the stem if needed.
- After the stem is trimmed and peeled, cut the artichoke and the stem in half. Use a small sharp knife to make a deep cut under the fuzzy choke on each half. Grab the very inside leaves, and pull out, taking the choke with it. Try to leave as much of the leaves as you can while removing all the choke.
- Lately I like to use kitchen shears and cut off the sharp ends; your choice on that.
- Put a steamer basket in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Optionally, add a few tablespoons of fresh-frozen lemon juice to keep the artichokes from turning brown.
- Put four artichoke halves into the Instant Pot, facing down.
- Lock the lid and choose MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE, for 8 minutes.
- When the pressure cooking time is done, choose the QUICK RELEASE method to release the pressure.
- Serve hot or cold.
- For stovetop pressure cooker: Put the metal rack in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add 2 cups water (and lemon juice if desired) and then put in artichokes, inside facing down.
- Put the pressure cooker on the stove, lock lid, and bring to HIGH PRESSURE.
- Lower heat enough to maintain high pressure and pressure cook for 6 minutes.
- After six minutes, use QUICK RELEASE method to release pressure, then open lid carefully.
- Test for doneness by pulling out one leaf; it should remove easily and be tender on the end and the stem should pierce easily with a fork.
- If needed, cook a little longer and re-check doneness.
- Serve artichokes hot or cold.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on the size of the artichokes.
- This method can be adapted for different types of pressure cookers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Vegetable
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artichoke half
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg