Ingredients for - Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes

1. Water 1 cup
2. Garlic 2 cloves
3. Bay leaf 1
4. Salt ½ teaspoon
5. Artichokes, trimmed and stemmed 4
6. Lemon juice 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes

1 . Stage

Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, and salt inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place steamer in the pot. Add artichokes, trimmed top facing up; drizzle with lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

2 . Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

3 . Stage

Cool until easily handled. Pull off outer petals one at a time. Pull through teeth to remove the soft portion of the petal. Discard remaining petal. Spoon out fuzzy center near the stem and discard. Eat the bottom whole or cut into pieces.