Tree Nut Free Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes
Artichokes have a reputation for being fussy, but the Instant Pot completely changes the game — what used to take 45 minutes on the stovetop is now a hands-off, pressure-cooked affair that delivers perfectly tender leaves every single time. The fragrant steaming liquid of lemon, smashed garlic, and bay leaf infuses the artichokes from the inside out, so they taste seasoned before they even hit the dipping sauce. And that dipping sauce — a warm, garlicky lemon butter finished with fresh parsley — is the kind of thing you'll want to pour over everything. Pulling each leaf through the butter and scraping the tender flesh with your teeth is one of those simple, deeply satisfying eating experiences that never gets old. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of tree nuts, with no swaps or substitutions needed, so you can focus entirely on technique and flavor. It's an impressive starter or a light vegetable-forward main that looks far more elegant than the effort involved. Whether you're new to artichokes or a longtime fan, this method is the easiest, most foolproof way to get them on the table.
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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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