How to Prepare and Cook Artichokes

Cooks who use pressure cookers regularly swear by this easy and quick way to cook vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 4 Medium-sized Ocean Mist Artichokes
• 1 1/2 Cups water
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Bulb garlic
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Method:

• Trim and prepare Artichokes as described above.
• Squeeze lemon on the fresh-cut Artichokes to retain the Artichoke color.
• Brush the outside of the Artichokes in the olive oil.
• Place the Artichokes stem up in the cooker.
• Pour in the water and salt.
• Place the lid on and apply the lid lock.
• Set the cooker to the low-pressure setting.
• Place on the stove on high; when you hear the pressure being released, turn the stove down to medium; start a timer and cook for 22 minutes.
• At 22 minutes, turn the dial to the pressure-release symbol. When all of the steam has been released and the pressure indicator drops, unlock the lid and remove; use caution, as a lot of steam will be released.
• Remove the Artichokes and set upside down on a tray to cool.

Your Artichokes are ready to stuff, finish off on the grill or simply serve with your favorite dipping sauce.