Steamed Artichoke

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== Description ==
Steamed Artichoke from the Wikibooks Cookbook—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
* Cook Time: 1 hour 
* Serves: 2-5
== Ingredients ==
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 artichoke
* 1 lemon
=== Optional seasonings ===
Per artichoke
* parsley
* 1-2 cloves of garlic 
* pepper
* ⅛ cup white wine
=== Optional cips ===
* drawn butter
* mayonnaise
== Directions ==
# Cut off artichoke stem and head.
# Remove base leaves and cut off pointy end of upper leaves.
# Rub artichoke in lemon to preserve color.
# Add salt (and any seasonings) to 3 inches of water, bring to low boil.
# Place artichoke top down in pot tall enough to place lid without touching the artichoke.
# Boil on low 30–45 minutes until bottom can be punctured without resistance.
# Place artichoke upside down to drain.
# Serve whole, with one or more dips. Diners should remove a leaf, dip the base of the leaf in the dip, and eat the fleshy base of the leaf.
# When all the leaves are gone, remove the choke, cut the heart of the artichoke into bite sized pieces, and serve with the dip.
Category:Artichoke Recipes
Category:Vegetarian appetizer Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes