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Steamed Artichokes with Tahini Dipping Sauce

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Fresh artichokes are steamed until tender then served with a creamy tahini garlic dipping sauce.

Steamed artichokes with tahini dipping sauce on a square plate.

A few years ago, I shared my favorite way to cook artichoke at home. With that how-to out of the way, I figured I’d also share my favorite way to eat them: Steamed Artichokes with Tahini Dipping Sauce. Artichokes are delicious on their own, but creating a simple dipping sauce is the ultimate way to take them to the next level.

Interested in trying artichoke in other recipes? Try my Chicken and Artichoke Farro Bake or Italian Chicken Pasta with Artichokes.

Why You’ll Love These Artichokes

  • Fully vegetarian that can be served as a side or main dish!
  • Uses only 5 simple ingredients.
  • Delicious and easy, that adults and kids alike can enjoy!

Ingredients

Labeled ingredients for steamed artichokes with tahini.
  • Artichokes: Very mild, slightly sweet flavor that are rich in many nutrients like fiber, potassium, and protein.
  • Tahini: Sesame seed paste that is used in many Middle-Eastern cuisines, it has a creamy consistency.
  • Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and acidity to the sauce.
  • Garlic: A little nutty, pungent, and rich flavor added to the sauce.

How to Make Steamed Artichokes with Tahini Dipping Sauce

Liz trimming an artichoke.

Step 1. Trim the tops off of your artichokes, and cut the bottom off the stems. Use scissors to trim the pointy parts of any of the side leaves as well.

Steaming artichokes on the stove.

Step 2. Fill a pot with 2-3 inches of water, then place your steamer basket. Place artichokes in steamer and cover with lid. Cook for about 30-35 minutes.

Squeezing fresh lemon juice into sauce.

Step 3. While artichokes are steaming, add the tahini to a bowl and add the fresh lemon juice.

Whisking tahini dipping sauce in glass bowl.

Step 4. Add garlic and salt, then whisk with some warm water until you reach your desired consistency.

Steamed artichoke front and center, with more artichokes behind it and a small bowl of tahini dipping sauce.

Once artichokes are finished, serve alongside the sauce and fresh lemon wedges, and enjoy your Steamed Artichokes with Tahini Dipping Sauce! For a little kick of heat, I like to sprinkle the sauce with cayenne. If you want to keep it mild, smoked paprika works well, too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you steam artichokes face up or face down?

It’s usually best to steam artichokes stem side up in the steamer basket.

How to tell if a steamed artichoke is done?

You’ll know the artichokes are ready to eat when the inner leaves pull apart easily and the heart is fork-tender.

What is the best way to eat artichokes?

You can grill them, steam them, or boil them! You can try my Italian Stuffed Artichokes next to try them boiled.

Three artichokes on a white plate with tahini dipping sauce.

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Steamed Artichokes with Tahini Dipping Sauce

Liz Della Croce
Fresh artichokes are steamed until tender then served with a creamy tahini garlic dipping sauce.
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
TOTAL: 40 minutes
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Servings4

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Ingredients
 

  • 4 whole artichokes
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cayenne (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and steam artichokes by following my step-by-step tutorial.
  • While artichokes are steaming, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, warm water, garlic and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Serve steamed artichokes with tahini garlic dipping sauce on the side. Sprinkle tahini sauce with cayenne if you wish.

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Liz’s Notes

Serving size is 1 steamed artichoke and 2 tablespoons tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.3g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 13.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.7g | Sodium: 662mg | Fiber: 7.5g | Sugar: 1.4g


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12 responses to “Steamed Artichokes with Tahini Dipping Sauce”

  1. Melissa Davis Avatar
    Melissa Davis

    Why would my sauce turn into a chunky paste immediately after I mixed the ingredients together? Brand new bottle tahini.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You need to add a little warm water to thin it out! Happens to me too. :)

  2. Barbara parker Avatar
    Barbara parker

    I’ve never heard of grated garlic…I have a great mincer that I got at Williams Sonoma which is easy and minces smaller than I have ever been able to accomplish by hand.
    I added chipotle And adobo (homemade). I hate mayonnaise so this is a great idea for a dipping sauce. I had thought of making humus but this is much easier and a better porpotion.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I use a microplane to grate garlic – it’s amazing!!

  3. Aggie Avatar
    Aggie

    We had artichokes at home all the time growing up (in New York). It was like no big deal lol. I can’t remember the last time I had one!! I need to check out your tutorial so that I can start making them myself!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      That’s so awesome that you did!!! I love them – I hope you start making them again!

  4. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles Avatar
    Brenda @ a farmgirl’s dabbles

    I always enjoy artichokes in restaurants, but have only made them once at home. Thanks for this simple recipe – I need to make some again!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh my gosh you would love them! Easy to make, truly.

  5. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts Avatar
    Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

    I love artichokes, but have never made them like this before. Love that sauce – need to try them!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      How do you normally make them??

  6. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy Avatar
    Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    That dipping sauce is everything!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I was drizzling it on everything!