


Steamed Artichokes with Butter

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PREPARE artichokes: break off tough outer leaves; trim bottom of stem leaving about ½ inch; cut off top inch.
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BOIL or steam the artichokes with lemon slices until cooked through, about 25 - 35 minutes. A leaf from the middle of the artichoke should pull away easily.
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MELT ½ stick of salted butter and put in small bowl for dipping.
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ADD juice of ½ lemon to the melted butter and on top of the cooked artichokes.
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PEEL the artichoke leaves and dip into melted lemon butter.
 
Directions
- 
PREPARE artichokes: break off tough outer leaves; trim bottom of stem leaving about ½ inch; cut off top inch.
 - 
BOIL or steam the artichokes with lemon slices until cooked through, about 25 - 35 minutes. A leaf from the middle of the artichoke should pull away easily.
 - 
MELT ½ stick of salted butter and put in small bowl for dipping.
 - 
ADD juice of ½ lemon to the melted butter and on top of the cooked artichokes.
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PEEL the artichoke leaves and dip into melted lemon butter.
 

