Super simple way to prepare Instant Pot artichokes in aromatic lemon and garlic water. Serve with your favorite dip or melted butter and lemon juice.
Course Side
Cuisine French
Keyword Appetizers, artichokes, Easy, Side Dish, Vegetable Sides, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 165kcal
Ingredients
4-5fresh artichokeswhole or halved, see notes below
1cupwater
1lemonsliced into wedges
For melted lemon butter sauce:
4tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonlemon zest
½teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonslemon juice
1teaspoonpeppercorns or freshly ground pepper
1bay leafoptional
2-3garlic cloves
Instructions
Chop off the tops of the artichokes and cut them in halves (like in the photo above).
Place your trivet or a steaming basket into the Instant Pot, and then place the trimmed artichokes inside.
Pour a cup of water into the pot. Add sliced lemons, peppercorns, bay leaf, and garlic cloves for lovely aroma and infused flavour. Simply wedge them in between the artichokes.
Set for 10 minutes on HIGH pressure. You can do a quick-release or let off the pressure naturally for a slightly softer result. If cooking just the hearts without the leaves, set the Instant Pot to 5 minutes on HIGH pressure.
To make lemon butter, simply heat all ingredients in a small pot and simmer on gentle heat for a minute. Remove and serve in a bowl. This can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed.