Lupin Free Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes are one of those dishes that feel indulgent and a little theatrical — pulling leaves one by one, dragging them through warm, garlicky butter is genuinely one of the more satisfying eating experiences out there. The Instant Pot makes the whole process surprisingly hands-off, building a fragrant steaming liquid from lemon, smashed garlic, and a bay leaf that perfumes the artichokes as they cook under pressure. The result is perfectly tender leaves with that silky, scoopable flesh at the base, plus a heart that practically melts. The dipping butter — lemon juice, minced garlic, a little parsley — comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop and ties everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally a safe bet: it's built entirely from fresh vegetables, butter, lemon, and aromatics, with zero flour-based or legume-derived ingredients anywhere in the mix. No label-reading stress, no substitutions needed — just clean, simple cooking that lets the artichoke shine. It works as a starter, a light side, or honestly the centerpiece of a relaxed weeknight dinner.
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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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