Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot

These Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot make the most delectable first course or side dish! Just be careful, because they are likely to outshine all of your other offerings at the table!!

Where my artichoke lovers at? ??‍♀️ This one’s for you! I know this Keto Stuffed Artichokes post will never go viral because the poor artichoke is not the most popular of veggies. I’ll grant you, they are a pain to prep and even to eat, but the results in my opinion are so worth it!

For those of you that haven’t yet joined the #artichokelovers club, it’s time to get on board! Intimidating at first glance, these Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot are worth the effort it takes to get to the good stuff, and they have a starchy quality to them that feels like cheating but is actually keto friendly! ??

I love artichokes in all forms – marinated hearts, roasted and served with tarragon butter, deep fried (had them for the first time in Florence, Italy last summer and they were AMAZING,) and of course paired with spinach and lots of cheese in my Spinach & Artichoke Dip Cauliflower Casserole.

These Keto Stuffed Artichokes tho? Right at the top of the list. For real.

I was worried that cooking these Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot was going to be a waste of time, an epic fail even, but when I took the lid off the most amazing smell came out – so much so that even Hungry Jr. came out of his room (a miracle in itself) asking what I was making that smelled so good.

I wished they were browned and even considered popping them under the broiler just to crisp them up, but didn’t have time so I just went with it. After photographing them, I tasted a piece and HOLY MOLY were they delicious!

I gave Mr. Hungry a piece with stuffing and butter on it to test out, and he actually got up and came over to the kitchen to start eating more. We stood there over the platter decimating these Keto Stuffed Artichokes and chatting about random stuff at 11:30 am on a rainy Thursday. It was like an impromptu date morning – brought to you by artichokes. Who knew?

At one point, I got worried that he was enjoying these artichokes so much he was going to eat my share – so I ate a little faster to make sure he didn’t. I ACTUALLY HAD TO FIGHT HIM OVER A VEGETABLE.

In 25 years, this is a landmark day my friends. People who know us personally (and especially his parents) know what a huge deal it is – the man hates almost all vegetables. Like, really really hates them. So if that isn’t a resounding endorsement for these Keto Stuffed Artichokes, I don’t know what is!

For those of you that aren’t sure how to prep an artichoke, I’m providing a link to a great video on how to prepare artichokes, since I didn’t have time to make one for you! In this video, he doesn’t remove the center (choke) with a spoon like I recommend doing, but I describe how in the recipe and it’s not difficult, just a little tedious.

It’s absolutely worth it to remove the choke before stuffing though, because then you aren’t messing with it when you (and your guests) are trying to eat these Keto Stuffed Artichokes.

One of the things I love about making these Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot, is that they cook quickly and thoroughly. There’s nothing worse than working your way through the tasty but scanty “leaves,” while anticipation builds of getting to the best part, only to find a hard, undercooked artichoke heart at the center. ?

Cooking these Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot will give you a soft and meaty heart, which is absolutely saving the best for last – especially when you dip it in melted butter. It’s an experience not to be missed!

Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot

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• Author: Mellissa Sevigny
• Total Time: 41 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

These Keto Stuffed Artichokes in the Instant Pot make the most delectable first course or side dish! Low carb and vegetarian too!

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Ingredients

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• 4 large globe artichokes
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup water

For the stuffing:

• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup superfine blanched almond flour
• 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

To make the stuffing:

1. Combine the melted butter, almond flour, Asiago cheese, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, onion flakes, bell pepper, salt and black pepper.
2. Stir well and set aside.

To prep and stuff the artichokes:

1. Cut the top 2 inches off of the artichokes with a serrated knife.
2. Cut off the bottom stems so that the artichokes will stand upright.
3. Thoroughly rinse the artichokes in water, then place the artichokes on a plate and microwave on high, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
4. Remove and wait until cool enough to handle.
5. Pull the pink and purple center leaves out with your fingers (if they don’t release relatively easily, microwave for another 2 – 3 minutes) and then scoop out the hairy, bristly “choke” from the center with a spoon.
6. Rub the lemon juice into the center of the artichokes with your fingers to keep them from turning brown.
7. Pack 1/4 of the stuffing mixture into the center and between the leaves of each artichoke.
8. Place wire rack in bottom of Instant Pot and add three quarters of a cup of water.
9. Place the stuffed artichokes on top of the rack and lock the lid in place.
10. Set to Manual – High Pressure – 18 minutes.
11. When all pressure is released, remove the lid and carefully lift the artichokes out with tongs to a serving platter.
12. Serve hot with additional melted butter if desired.

Notes

Net carbs per stuffed artichoke = 7g

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 21 minutes
• Category: Keto Side dishes
• Method: Instant Pot
• Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 artichoke
• Calories: 420
• Fat: 33g
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Fiber: 14g
• Protein: 14g

Keywords: artichokes, instant pot, stuffed artichokes, keto, gluten free, low carb