Seasonal Eating: Easy Italian Steamed Artichokes
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: April 4, 2013

Artichokes are one of spring's pleasures.  They can be grilled, steamed, and roasted.  They are lovely in pasta, atop pizza, a just darn good on their own.  This easy Italian steamed artichokes recipe highlights the flavor of this seasonal vegetable.
Italian Steamed Artichokes
Ingredients:



1 large Artichoke (about 1 pound)
1 Garlic Clove, sliced thin
1 Bay Leaf
1/4 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
 
Directions:








   
Snip the thorns off the artichoke leaves. Place the garlic slices inside the leaves throughout the artichoke. Put the artichoke into a medium-size saucepan. Add water to come halfway up the artichoke.


   
Put the bay leaf in the water.


   
Crush the coriander seeds, oregano and basil together; sprinkle on top of the artichoke.


   
Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the leaves pull off easily.

Snip the thorns off the artichoke leaves. Place the garlic slices inside the leaves throughout the artichoke. Put the artichoke into a medium-size saucepan. Add water to come halfway up the artichoke.


     
Put the bay leaf in the water.


     
Crush the coriander seeds, oregano and basil together; sprinkle on top of the artichoke.


     
Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the leaves pull off easily.