Wheat Free Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes are one of those dishes that feel almost ceremonial — you pull each leaf, drag it through butter, and suddenly dinner has slowed down in the best possible way. This Instant Pot version makes the whole process approachable, cutting the long stovetop steam time down dramatically without sacrificing that tender, silky texture. The ingredient list is naturally simple and clean: fresh artichokes, lemon, garlic, a bay leaf, and a quick pan butter sauce that comes together while the pressure releases. There's no flour, no breading, no hidden grain-based thickeners — just whole vegetables and real butter, which makes this an effortless fit for anyone avoiding wheat without having to swap or substitute a single thing. The lemon-garlic dipping butter is the real star, fragrant and bright with just enough richness to complement the slightly grassy, nutty flavor of the artichoke leaves. It's an impressive dish to set on the table for guests, but honestly just as satisfying eaten solo over the kitchen sink. If you've never cooked whole artichokes before, this is the recipe that will make you wonder why you waited so long.
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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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