Steamed Artichokes with Butter
Steamed Artichokes with Butter is a simple, elegant dish where whole artichokes are steamed until tender and served with melted butter for dipping. The primary ingredients are fresh globe artichokes, butter, and often a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of salt. This preparation is a classic in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly popular in Italy, France, and California.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and protein but contains healthy fats from the butter. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories, depending on the amount of butter used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 145 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12 mcg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Potassium | 470 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
Per 1 medium artichoke (approx. 120 g edible portion) with 1 tablespoon (14 g) melted butter · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Artichokes are actually the immature flower buds of a thistle plant, making them a unique vegetable. Nutritionally, they are celebrated for containing cynarin and silymarin, compounds studied for their potential benefits in supporting liver health.
