How long should I steam artichokes?

Table of Contents:

1. How long should I steam artichokes?
2. How do you cook artichokes without a steamer basket?
3. How do you microwave a large artichoke?
4. Can you reheat an artichoke in the microwave?

How long should I steam artichokes?

Place artichokes in steamer basket, stem-side up. Cover pot, and steam until heart is tender when pierced with a tip of a paring knife, and inner leaves pull out easily, 25 to 35 minutes; add more water to pot, if necessary.

How do you cook artichokes without a steamer basket?

The technique is simple: fill a medium pot with 1/2 inch of water, place three golf ball–sized balls of aluminum foil on the bottom, rest a heat-proof plate on top of the foil balls, cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Add vegetables to the plate, cover, and steam until crisp-tender.

How do you microwave a large artichoke?

Instructions

1. Rinse artichokes in cold water.
2. Trim off stem and 1 inch off the top of each artichoke. ...
3. Wrap loosely in plastic wrap and place artichokes in the microwave.
4. Cook on High for 15 – 18 minutes. ...
5. Remove artichokes from the microwave.
6. Unwrap carefully as the artichokes are very hot and will release steam.

Can you reheat an artichoke in the microwave?

Reheat your artichokes in the microwave in 30-second increments. You may need to heat up to 2 minutes total, depending on the number of artichokes you are reheating in the process. Remove the plastic wrap and make sure the artichokes are reheated to your liking. Serve and enjoy!