Fresh Artichokes (Slow Cooker)

Whole artichokes halved and steamed in the slow cooker with lemon slices, served with a simple lemon-butter dipping sauce.

MediterraneanVegetarianIntermediate360 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 large fresh artichokes
  • 6 cup hot water
  • 4 slice lemon, thin slices
  • 0.3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.3 tsp seasoned salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut about 1 inch off top of each artichoke; cut off stem near base. Trim 1/2 inch off each leaf tip with scissors.

  2. 2

    Halve each artichoke vertically; scoop out and discard the fuzzy choke.

  3. 3

    Place halves in slow cooker with hot water and lemon slices. Cover and cook on LOW 6–8 hours.

  4. 4

    Serve with lemon-butter dipping sauce (melted butter + lemon juice + seasoned salt).

Tags

vegetarianmediterraneanappetizerhealthyslow cookerartichokesamerican