Lunch

Steamed Artichokes is for Lunch.

Steamed Artichokes takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Steamed Artichokes takes 15 minutes to cook.

Steamed Artichokes makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Steamed Artichokes are:

-1 Artichoke
-1/4 tbsp garlic powder (to taste)
-1/4 tbsp ground pepper (to taste)
-1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
-1 tbsp unseasoned breadcrumbs
-1 tbsp of any type of herb seasoning

Here is how you make Steamed Artichokes:

1) Cut stem off artichoke and cut in half and set oven to 'Broil'2) Steam artichokes in a mixture of water and herb seasoning for approximately 10 minutes (or until tender). Will be tender if you are able to stick a fork through the bottom of the artichoke3) When artichokes are tender, take them out of the steamer and place in an oven safe tray. Clean artichokes by removing 'fur' from the center of the artichoke (this is easily done with a spoon)4) Place artichokes open side up and sprinkle the desired amount of balsamic, garlic powder, ground pepper and unseasoned breadcrumbs on artichoke5) Place artichokes in oven on top rack for approximately 5 minutes**If looking for an artichoke dip, there is a recipe below that can be made during the time the artichokes are in the oven**6) Take out and enjoy!I dip my artichokes in a lemon honey-mustard sauce:1 tbsp low fat mayonnaise 1/4 tsp mustard1/4 tsp honey1/4-1/2 tbsp lemon juice(59 calories)Mix together and enjoy! This is the perfect time to mix when the artichokes are in the oven.Serving Size: Makes 2 artichoke halvesNumber of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMYLYNNEWAGNER.

The nutritional information for Steamed Artichokes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 191.2

• Total Fat: 1.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 334.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 38.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
• Protein: 8.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Steamed Artichokes is Vegetarian