A photo tutorial showing how to prepare artichokes in the Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker). This quick and easy method yields tender, perfectly cooked artichokes every time.
Have you ever had trouble when steaming artichokes on the stovetop? The water evaporates, you add cold water and wait for it to return to a simmer, and the artichokes stubbornly stay firm. The Instant Pot removes that guesswork: consistent heat and sealed pressure create reliable results without babysitting.
This tutorial walks you through prepping and cooking artichokes in the Instant Pot so they turn out tender and ready for dipping in your favorite sauce.
How to Make Instant Pot Artichokes:
1. Trim the artichokes: use a sharp knife to cut off about 1 inch from the top of each artichoke.
2. Trim the stem: chop off the stem so the artichoke sits upright.
3. Remove sharp leaf tips with kitchen scissors for a cleaner appearance and easier handling.
4. Add water: pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the wire rack (steam rack or trivet) inside.
5. Arrange artichokes on the rack so they sit upright. Close the lid, seal the pressure valve, and select Pressure Cook (High). Cook for 10 minutes for medium artichokes or 15 minutes for large artichokes. Keep the steam vent closed while the pot builds and maintains pressure.
6. When the cook time ends, perform a quick release to vent the steam. Open the lid carefully and remove the artichokes with tongs or oven mitts.
7. Serve warm with a dipping sauce. Popular options include mayonnaise mixed with lemon and garlic, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, or a tahini-based sauce. Use whatever dressing or aioli you prefer for dipping the leaves and hearts.
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Instant Pot Artichokes (Recipe)
Instant Pot Artichokes
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 large artichokes
For serving
- Mayonnaise or aioli
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Trim about 1 inch from the top of each artichoke and chop off the stem so each artichoke sits upright. Trim sharp leaf tips with kitchen scissors.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the wire rack or trivet inside.
- Arrange the artichokes on the rack. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high: 10 minutes for medium artichokes or 15 minutes for large. Keep the steam vent sealed while cooking.
- When cooking finishes, use the quick-release to vent the steam. Open the lid carefully and remove the artichokes.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, grated cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 76 kcal,
Carbohydrates: 17 g,
Protein: 5 g,
Fiber: 9 g,
Sugar: 2 g
Nutrition information is an approximation.
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