Steamed Artichokes with Green Garlic Aioli Recipe

1. 1

   Snap off the tough outer leaves of the artichokes.

2. 2

   With a serrated knife, cut off the top third of each artichoke and trim off the base so the vegetables stand upright.

3. 3

   Rub one of the lemon halves over the cut sides to prevent discoloration.

4. 4

   Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water.

5. 5

   Squeeze juice from the lemon halves into the water; add the bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt; and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil over high heat and set a steamer basket inside.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low so the water is simmering.

8. 8

   Place the artichokes in the steamer basket stem-side up, cover the pot, and steam until the artichoke stems are tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.

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   Serve warm, room temperature, or cold with a dipping sauce like .

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.