Spiced artichokes with paprika and lemon

Spiced artichokes with paprika and lemon

Appetizers

Whole globe artichokes, cooked in water with lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. A simple starter dish, served hot, and cooked in a pressure cooker.

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These whole globe artichokes are cooked in a flavorful broth infused with lemon, paprika, and pepper. They are best enjoyed hot, with the leaves being peeled off one by one.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time2 hr
  • Total2 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodboiling
  • Estimated cost$1.02 $0.26 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.11
  • $0.60
  • $0.04
  • $0.27

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the globe artichokes and remove the stems. ≈ 8 min
  2. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. ≈ 3 min
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat, covered.
  4. Add the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. ≈ 3 min
  5. Let the food simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pressure cooker, or 2 hours in a traditional pot.
  6. Drain and serve hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Spiced artichokes with paprika and lemon

  • The juice of one and a half lemons$0.11
  • 3 tablespoons of paprika$0.60
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pepper$0.27

Total$1.02

that's $0.26 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 globe artichokes
  • The juice of one and a half lemons
  • 3 tablespoons of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

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