Hazelnut Free Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes
Artichokes have a reputation for being fussy, but the Instant Pot completely changes the game — what used to take nearly an hour on the stovetop is done under pressure in a fraction of the time, with results that are consistently tender all the way through. The cooking liquid gets a boost from smashed garlic, a bay leaf, and fresh lemon, so the artichokes absorb a subtle, savory brightness before they even hit the dipping sauce. And that sauce — melted butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, and a little parsley — is the kind of simple, luxurious finish that makes pulling each leaf feel like a genuine treat. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free: every ingredient is straightforward, with no nut-based oils, pastes, or garnishes anywhere in sight. Cross-contamination is easy to control when you're working with whole vegetables, water, butter, and lemon. It's an impressive dish to set on the table, whether you're serving it as a starter or a hands-on side, and the interactive leaf-by-leaf eating makes it genuinely fun for a crowd.
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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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