Cinnamon Free Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes are one of those quietly impressive dishes that feel far more special than the effort involved, and the Instant Pot makes the whole process genuinely foolproof. The pressure-cooking method coaxes each leaf to a perfectly tender pull, with lemon and garlic infusing the water below to add a subtle, aromatic backdrop to every bite. Once they're done, you peel back leaf after leaf, dragging each one through a warm, bright lemon-garlic butter that's rich without being heavy — it's an interactive, hands-on kind of meal that people genuinely love. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, artichokes are a naturally safe canvas, and this recipe keeps the seasoning clean and simple: just garlic, lemon, bay leaf, salt, and fresh parsley. No spice blends, no hidden seasonings, no reason to second-guess the ingredient list. The dipping butter comes together in minutes on the stovetop while the pressure releases, so everything lands on the table warm and ready at the same time. It works beautifully as a starter, a light lunch, or a showstopping side that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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4 servings
For the artichokes
- 4 medium artichokes (about 10–12 oz each)
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 cup water
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp salt
For the dipping butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the artichokes: slice off the top 1 inch of each artichoke with a chef's knife, then use kitchen shears to snip the sharp tips off the remaining outer leaves. Cut the stem flush with the base so each artichoke sits flat. Rub all cut surfaces immediately with the cut side of one lemon half to prevent browning.
- 2
Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot insert. Squeeze the remaining lemon half into the water, then drop in the spent lemon half, the smashed garlic cloves, bay leaf, and salt. Place the trivet or steamer basket in the pot and set the artichokes on it stem-side down.
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