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    You are here: Home / Recipes by Type / Appetizers / Instant Pot Artichokes

    Instant Pot Artichokes

    by Marilyn · Mar 1, 2021 · Updated: Sep 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Instant Pot Artichokes are the ultimate conversation-food appetizer. There is something incredibly fun about pulling the leaves off steamed artichokes, dipping them in rich sauce and then scraping the delicate, meaty core. Instant Pot artichokes also made a wonderful side dish that is sure to delight your guests.

    2 Instant Pot Artichokes served with dipping sauce and white wine
    Instant Pot Artichokes
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    • 💭 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🔪 What Tools You Will Need
    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 💭 How to Select the Best Artichokes
    • 🔪 How to Trim Artichokes
    • 🍽 How To Eat an Artichoke
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🥣 More Artichoke Dipping Sauces
    • 🧾 More Instant Pot Vegetable Recipes
    • 🍽 Serving Suggestions
    • 📋 Recipe

    💭 Why This Recipe Works

    Instant Pot Artichokes are evenly steamed and ready to serve in 6 minutes.  Steaming is the easiest way to make these lovely gems. Steamed artichokes don't get as water-logged as boiled artichokes so they have a wonderful taste and make a delightful presentation. Artichokes in a pressure cooker are ideal. For added benefit, artichokes are a superfood powerhouse. So anytime you can pressure cook artichokes, not only do you have a delicious treat you also have a nutritious one too!

    🔪 What Tools You Will Need

    • An Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker of any size.
    • A steam rack - the one that came with your Instant Pot. Or, a steamer basket that fits inside your Instant Pot. This steamer basket works perfectly in both your pressure cooker and in stovetop pots with a 6-inch or larger radius.
    • A sharp knife for cutting off the stem and the top. You can also use kitchen shears to trim the tips of the leaves.
    2 Instant Pot Artichokes served with dipping sauce shown from a 45 degree angle.
    Instant Pot Artichokes

    🧂 Ingredients

    • Two medium artichokes. The artichokes should be no more than 4 inches in diameter to fit in the pot. You will arrange your Instant Pot artichokes upside down on the steam rack.
    • For pressure cooking the artichokes, you will need lemon juice, vinegar, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, a bay leaf, kosher salt and black pepper.
    • The garlic aioli is made with mayonnaise, the juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, paprika and a pinch of salt. If you want spicier aioli, add chili powder to suit your tastes.

    💭 How to Select the Best Artichokes

    The leaves, called bracts, of the artichokes should be tightly packed. A few brown spots are okay. The stem most likely will be brown, but it shouldn't feel dry or slimy. This Instant Pot Artichokes recipe uses regular-size artichokes and not baby artichokes.

    Artichoke Cross Section Showing Bracts, Choke and Heart on a plate with 2 whole artichokes
    Artichoke Cross Section Showing Leaves (Bract), Choke and Heart

    🔪 How to Trim Artichokes

    To prepare the Instant Pot artichokes for pressure cooking, cut off the stem and 1-½ inches of the top. Using scissors, cut the sharp tips from the tops of the leaves. Remove any small, tough outer leaves near the It is also a good idea to squeeze a little lemon juice on the cut ends so they don't turn brown.

    🍽 How To Eat an Artichoke

    1. Artichokes can be eaten hot or cold.
    2. Pull off outer leaves one at a time.
    3. Dip the bottom of the leaf in the garlic aioli.
    4. Pull the leaf gently through your teeth to scrape out the soft inner part of the leaf. Repeat until all the leaves are pulled off. Discard the leaves.
    5. Use a spoon or melon baller to scrape out the fuzzy center, called the choke, at the base. Discard the choke.
    6. Beneath the choke is the heart. The heart is shaped like a small shallow bowl. This coveted part of the Instant Pot artichokes is tender, slightly sweet and full of flavor.  Cut the choke into bite-size pieces and either dip the heart or eat it just as is.

    💬   The choke and the leaves (bract) of the Instant Pot artichokes are not poisonous. They are not eaten because the furry choke is unpleasant and could make you 'choke'. The leaves are extremely tough even after cooking artichokes in the pressure cooker and just don't have an appealing taste.

    2 Instant Pot Artichokes served with dipping sauce and white wine
    Instant Pot Artichokes Served With Dipping Sauces and White Wine

    💭 Tips

    • Make sure you have a sharp knife and kitchen scissors. Artichoke leaves are tough!
    • Be careful when trimming the leaves. The tip of the leaves has a sharp thorn.
    • The aioli can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature (about 30 minutes) before serving with the Instant Pot artichokes.
    • Steaming is the easiest way to make these lovely gems. Artichokes in the Instant Pot are evenly steamed and ready to serve in under 20 minutes. Instant Pot artichokes don't get as water-logged as boiled artichokes so they have a wonderful taste and make a delightful presentation.
    • Test the Instant Pot artichokes. After a quick release, inserting a knife into the base of the artichokes should not encounter resistance. Also, the outside leaves should pull off easily. If your Instant Pot artichokes aren't quite done, cook the for 1 more minute.
    • Adjust cooking time accordingly. If you have dense large artichokes, after testing you may need to add more cook time to these Instant Pot artichokes. I wouldn't add any time over the 12 minutes from the start. Always test first, unless you have made this Instant Pot artichokes recipe before.

    🥣 More Artichoke Dipping Sauces

    Replace the Garlic Aioli with these sauces that pair perfectly with Instant Pot Artichokes.

    • Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Stir in 1 clove of minced garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
    • Garlic Mint: Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves. 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
    • Lemon Parsley Yogurt: Combine ½ cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves. 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil.
    • Creamy Parmesan Thyme: Blend ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons whipping cream, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves.
    • Mustard Shallot Vinaigrette: In a salad dressing mixer combine 1 minced shallot, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Close lid tightly. Shake to combine ingredients. In ¼ cup increments, add oil and shake. Continue adding oil ¼ cup at a time up to 1 cup total or to taste.

    🧾 More Instant Pot Vegetable Recipes

    • Easy Instant Pot Green Beans
    • Instant Pot Broccoli
    • Instant Pot Risotto (Always Perfect)
    Instant Pot Artichokes trimmed and serve with dipping sauce
    Instant Pot Artichokes Served With Dipping Sauces

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    As an Appetizer.  Instant Pot artichokes would pair splendidly with an assortment of cheese, sautéed whole mushrooms, Air Fried Green Beans, or a simple charcuterie board with fresh vegetables and dips. This wooden charcuterie board is perfect for your next wine and cheese party.

    As a Side Dish. Instant Pot artichokes pair wonderfully with lamb, shellfish and chicken. Try them along with these Grilled Lamb Chops or this Smoked Whole Chicken 

    📋 Recipe

    2 Instant Pot Artichokes served with dipping sauce and white wine

    📋 Instant Pot Artichokes Recipe With Garlic Aioli for Dipping

    There is something incredibly fun about pulling the leaves off steamed artichokes, dipping them in rich sauce and then scraping the delicate, meaty core. In my opinion, this is the ultimate conversation-food appetizer.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 488 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
     

    Garlic Aioli

    • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 lemons, divided

    Artichokes

    • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 2 sprigs fresh parsley
    • 1 bay leaf
    • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup water
    • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
    • 2 medium artichokes, trimmed

    Instructions
     

    Garlic Aioli

    • In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, paprika, a pinch of salt, chili powder (if using), mayonnaise and the juice of 1 lemon. Set aside.

    Artichokes

    • Cut the remaining lemon in half. Squeeze the juice into the Instant Pot and add the squeezed halves. Add garlic cloves, parsley sprigs, bay leaf, the remaining salt, pepper, water and vinegar. Place the steam rack in the pot. Place artichokes, bottom side up, on the rack.
    • Close and lock the lid and turn the steam release handle to Sealing. Press Steam and adjust the time to 6 minutes.
    • When the timer beeps, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. When the float valve drops down, remove the lid. Check to make sure a knife inserted in the base of the artichokes encounters no resistance and the leaves pull easily from the base. (If more cooking is needed, continue steaming on High for 1 minute)
    • Transfer artichokes to a serving platter, stem side down. Serve with aïoli for dipping the leaves as you pull them off the artichoke. When you reach the center of the artichoke, scrape away and discard the prickly fuzz covering the heart. Cut the heart into sections for dipping.

    Cooks Tips

    How to Trim Artichokes: To prepare the artichokes for steaming, cut off the stem and 1-½ inches of the top. Using scissors, cut the sharp tips from the tops of the leaves. Remove any small, tough outer leaves near the base. You may want to rub the cut surfaces with lemon as you are cutting to prevent browning. Rinse artichokes well.
    The aioli can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature (about 30 minutes) before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1659mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 3mg
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