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Perfect Boiled Artichokes (with 3 Dipping Sauces)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 07/16/19 Updated: 12/11/24
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Find out how to boil artichokes – an easy way of preparing this delicious vegetable! Serve alongside three healthy dips for a healthy, easy to make appetizer that the whole family will love.

Boiled artichokes with three types of dipping sauces.

😍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

They can appear daunting to prepare, but time to find out how to boil artichokes, it is by far and away the easiest way to enjoy this yummy veggie! Often the leaves are dipped in butter and garlic, but I’ve got three delicious and healthy dips for you to serve this artichoke with.

I can’t wait for you to try this recipe out – I promise you, you will be serving artichokes on the regular after trying them this way!

🥫 Artichoke Dipping Sauces

The artichoke petals are quite often just served with melted butter for dipping, but I love serving the with a trio of yummy sauces – let me know which is your favorite:

  • Cajun sauce
  • Garlic and Herb dip
  • Basic sauce with butter and mayo
Two fresh, unboiled artichokes on a cutting board with a kitchen towel.

👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

  • Make the sauces while you are boiling the artichoke and keep them covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Squeeze the juice from a lemon into the water and place the halves in alongside the artichokes.
  • Be sure to weigh the artichokes down so they are fully submerged, otherwise they won’t cook evenly.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

When are artichokes in season?

Californian artichokes are in season all year long, and usually you won’t have too much trouble finding them at your local store. The peak season for them though is between March and May, and we see a smaller harvest later in the year, in October.

Are artichokes healthy?

Artichokes are incredibly good for you! They are low in fat, but a rich source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. They are particularly high in vitamins C and K, as well as being an amazing source of folate, iron and potassium. They are also one of the most antioxidant rich vegetables!

How do you eat an artichoke?

After you have boiled the artichokes, you can serve them cold or hot. Pull out the outer petals, one at a time, and dip them into one of the three healthy sauces. Pull the petal through your teeth to remove the soft portion of the petal and discard the rest. Spoon out the artichoke heart and enjoy!

Boiled artichokes on a table with three different dipping sauces.

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Boiled artichokes on a table with three different dipping sauces.

Perfect Boiled Artichokes (with 3 Dipping Sauces)

Prep: 20 minutes minutes
Cook: 30 minutes minutes
Total: 50 minutes minutes
An easy, foolproof method for perfectly boiled artichokes, plus three divine dipping sauces to serve with them.
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6 servings

Ingredients

For the Boiled Artichokes

  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 medium lemon halved
  • 2 medium fresh artichokes

For the Cajun Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika plus more to taste
  • salt to taste, optional

For the Garlic Dill Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • salt to taste, optional

For the Creamy Butter Sauce

  • ¼ cup butter at room temperature
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
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Equipment

  • Large pot with medium lid, see Notes
  • water to fill pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • kitchen shears
  • 3 small bowls with lids, or plastic wrap to cover
  • 3 mixing spoons
  • Fork

Instructions 

  • Fill pot approximately ⅔ full with water. Add 3 tablespoons salt and as much juice from 1 medium lemon as possible into pot. Add squeezed lemon halves to water and stir to incorporate all ingredients. Place pot over medium-high heat and bring water to rolling boil.
  • While water comes to temperature, place 2 medium fresh artichokes on cutting board. Lay artichokes on sides and use sharp knife to cut off stems of artichokes, slicing flush with base of artichokes.
    Cut away stems from artichoke.
  • Holding base of artichokes firmly, slice away top two rows of petals from other end of artichokes.
    Slice away top two rows of petals from top of artichokes.
  • Use kitchen shears to snip off sharp points of artichoke petals. Note: this can be done before slicing artichoke stems and tops if desired, to make artichokes easier to handle.
    Snip off sharp thorns from tips of artichoke petals.
  • Place trimmed artichokes in pot of boiling water. To keep artichokes submerged, place lid upside-down on top of artichokes.
    Place artichokes in boiling water and cover with lid to submerge.
  • Boil artichokes 30 to 40 minutes, or until petals can be easily pierced by tines of fork with no resistance.
  • While artichokes boil, add ¼ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt (optional) to one small bowl. Mix well until ingredients are fully combined, then cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Cajun sauce for boiled artichokes.
  • Add ¼ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1-2 cloves garlic, ½ tablespoon minced fresh dill, and salt (optional) to second small bowl. Mix well until ingredients are fully combined, then cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Garlic dill sauce for boiled artichokes.
  • Add ¼ cup butter and ¼ cup mayonnaise to third small bowl. Mix well until ingredients are fully combined and butter is completely smooth. Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just prior to serving, uncover bowl and microwave sauce 30 to 60 seconds or until creamy and smooth.
    Creamy butter dipping sauce for boiled artichokes.
  • When artichokes are fully cooked, carefully remove pot from heat and drain water. Transfer boiled artichokes to serving platter and let cool slightly. Serve warm with prepared dipping sauces.

Notes

  • It’s important that you use a lid that’s slightly smaller than the pot you’re using to boil the artichokes. The lid is used to weigh down the artichokes so they stay fully submerged while they boil.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving (not including sauces) | Calories: 20kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Total Carbs: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Net Carbs: 2g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Sodium: 3528mg | Potassium: 159mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Foodie turned food blogger, I've been developing and sharing my flavor-packed, approachable recipes for more than a decade now! In addition to blogging, I'm also a certified health coach, serial entrepreneur, and busy mom of 3. I believe food should be delicious, nutritious meals don't need to be complicated, anyone can cook, and fed is best no matter your age.

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