How to Microwave Artichokes

5 from 4 votes

Once you microwave artichokes, you'll use this easy and quick cooking method over and over again. Serve with melted butter for a delicious side dish.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: artichoke recipes, artichokes, artichokes and butter, microwave artichokes, steamed artichokes

Servings: servings

Calories: 242kcal

Rinse artichokes in cold water. Trim off stem and 1 inch off the top of each artichoke. Also trim the sharp points off each of the leaves. Wrap the artichokes loosely in plastic wrap.
2 large artichokes
Transfer to the microwave. Cook on High for 5 minutes. The artichokes will be ready when a knife easily pierces the stem. If the artichokes aren't finished cooking, continue cooking at 30 second intervals until they are done.
Remove artichokes from the microwave. Let sit for 1 minute. Unwrap carefully as the artichokes are very hot and will release steam.
Place the artichokes on separate plates. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
1 lemon, cut in wedges, ¼ cup butter, melted

Use the tip of a sharp knife to test if an artichoke is perfectly cooked. It should easily pierce the stem. Also the leaves easily pull off.

Nutritional information is an estimate and based on the ingredients and cooking methods used in this recipe.